Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer – Switchgear & Generator Control Systems

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic engineer to join our team. In this role you will be working with a team to design custom (low & medium voltage) switchgear & control solutions to meet clients’ technical specifications.

Responsibilities

Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence; Research & create Bill of Material; Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies; Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-builts; Complete project design to match customer specifications; Ensure design complies with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL (UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage & UL508A); Coordinate with production, testing, and field service to make design decisions at each stage of the project; Coordinate with programmers for hardware selection and integration; Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects; Establish and document standard design processes; Provide technical support to manufacturing and test; Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Experience creating drawings, models and assemblies using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E or Eplan; Understand and read engineering drawings and schematics; Knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code and UL; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Solid organization and planning skills; Must be able to pay attention to detail; Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently; Strong problem solving and analytical skills; Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Nice to have

2+ years of relevant experience in power generation is preferred; Grid interconnect requirements experience; Knowledge of PV, wind, or other distributed energy generation and storage; Hands on experience working with engineering lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators; Analog circuit design and Magnetic component design / specification; Familiarity with third party certification and testing (e.g. NRTL, environmental); Project management experience

Benefits

This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives