Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Switchgear / Switchboard Manufacturing About the Opportunity

One of our clients specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom electrical equipment tailored to customer-specific applications and requirements.

Products include:

• Panelboards up to 2000A

• Service & Distribution Switchboards up to 8000A

• Generator Connection Boxes

• Generator Output Switchboards

• Single & Double-Ended Substations

Position Summary

One of our clients is seeking an Electrical Engineer with direct switchgear or switchboard manufacturing experience .

This role is responsible for the design, development, and production support of:

• Low-voltage switchboards (UL 891)

• Panelboards (UL 67)

• Control panels (UL 508A)

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating:

• Panel layouts

• Wiring diagrams

• Electrical schematics

used directly in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates without direct switchgear/switchboard manufacturing experience will not be considered.

Full-time | Exempt | On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage switchgear and switchboards using AutoCAD Electrical

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control diagrams

• Perform:

  • Breaker coordination

  • Load calculations

  • kAIC analysis

• Support busbar sizing, layout, and thermal considerations

• Troubleshoot wiring, layout, and component issues during production

• Ensure compliance with:

  • UL 891

  • UL 67

  • UL 508A

  • NEC standards

• Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience working for a switchgear or switchboard manufacturing company

• Experience designing equipment in a production manufacturing environment

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

• Experience creating:

  • Wiring diagrams

  • Panel layouts

• Working knowledge of:

  • UL standards

  • NEC codes

• Experience supporting shop floor / production troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

  • CNC equipment

  • Industrial machinery

  • Automation systems

• Familiarity with busbar design and power distribution systems

• Knowledge of:

  • PLC & HMI systems

  • PLC Ladder Logic programming

• Experience with manufacturers such as:

  • Eaton

  • Schneider Electric

  • Siemens

  • ABB

  • Powell

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Additional Requirements

• No current or future sponsorship required

• Must be able to commute or relocate to Union, NJ

• On-site role

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.