Lead Electrical Engineer - Switchgear & Power Distribution

Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

A growing manufacturer of power distribution and critical infrastructure equipment is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and execution of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. This individual will serve as a senior engineering resource, leading complex projects, mentoring engineers and designers, and driving innovation across electrical product lines.

This is a highly visible role offering significant involvement in customer-facing engineering, product development, manufacturing support, and strategic technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of complete electrical design packages including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Review and approve engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development support to engineers and designers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, standards, tools, and documentation.

Engineering & Project Execution

• Design and oversee low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers, controls integration, and protection schemes.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, and customer-specific standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, field service, project management, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Support factory acceptance testing, production troubleshooting, and customer witness testing.
• Evaluate project specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical requirements to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Partner with estimating teams to support equipment sizing, system configuration, and project feasibility assessments.

Customer & Product Development

• Lead technical discussions with customers, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and provide engineering expertise during project planning phases.
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate new products, components, and design methodologies.
• Participate in new product development and strategic engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience with switchgear, power distribution, or related electrical equipment.
• Experience leading electrical design efforts and mentoring junior engineering staff.
• Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems, protective relays, generator controls, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash mitigation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Promis-e, and related electrical design software.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and complex electrical requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards.
• Experience supporting industrial, marine, energy, oil & gas, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems.
• Background in mission-critical power, utility infrastructure, industrial automation, or power generation systems.

Work Environment

• Office-based engineering environment with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor.
• Hands-on involvement in production support, testing, and project execution.
• Regional travel required to support customers, testing, and project activities.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects supporting critical infrastructure and power distribution systems.

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Patrick DelGaone

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