Lead Electrical Engineer, Service Engineering

Salary: $70,000 - 110,000 per year Requirements:

• We hold a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
• We bring 8–10 years of experience in an engineering capacity.
• We have advanced drafting and CAD capabilities.
• We demonstrate strong expertise in electrical design and circuitry.
• We have advanced knowledge of power systems and relay applications as applied to products.
• We are proficient with basic computer tools such as Oracle, Word, and Excel.
• We can learn and use Primavera P6 to update project progress and keep assignments on track.
• We can read customer specifications, compare them against quotations, and provide technical feedback to project management and customers with minimal supervision.
• We are skilled in job reviews, including identifying exceptions, areas requiring special attention, and accurately interpreting customer specifications.
• We can apply technical documentation to develop one-lines, three-lines, and control schemes for switchgear using AutoCAD.
• We use cost-conscious methods to develop the most economical solution for engineered-to-order products.
• We can apply NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and other relevant codes in day-to-day work.
• We have a thorough understanding of power system applications, including relay application and coordination.
• We can understand, interpret, and troubleshoot customer needs and issues.
• We can work in accordance with policies, procedures, work instructions, ISO requirements, safety rules, and vendor product guidelines.
• We must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• We independently design standard jobs.
• We read and interpret customer job specifications.
• We develop detailed bills of material for medium- and low-voltage switchgear.
• We order materials as needed.
• We create drawings.
• We transmit drawings to the shop and to customers.
• We coordinate with project management, customers, and the shop.
• We direct designers in completing wiring diagrams.
• We review wiring diagrams completed by others.
• We stay closely aligned with project management throughout each project.
• We maintain ongoing contact with production to answer questions and provide clarification or authorization for design changes.
• We follow standard engineering processes and timelines.
• We manage multiple projects at once and prioritize workload accordingly.
• We provide technical support to sales, engineering, and inspection teams.
• We help other production engineers solve problems on a daily basis.

• Excel
• Support
• Oracle
• Cursor
• UX UI Design

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We are Powell, a manufacturer with more than 75 years of history and a culture built on a strong can-do attitude. Our employees are at the center of our success, and we hire experienced, knowledgeable professionals to ensure our products are engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications. We offer opportunities for advancement and promotion while supporting work-life balance, along with comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, a 401(k) savings plan, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative environment. This role may involve work in an office, shop, and field settings, including construction sites and active customer facilities. We are an equal opportunity employer supporting protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

last updated 34 week of 2026