Design Engineering Manager #1020

NPAworldwide; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Design Engineering Manager in Cedar City, Utah, to lead a team focused on low and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution. You will ensure deliverables meet quality, technical, and schedule expectations while fostering a high-performance culture and cross-functional collaboration.

You will serve as the primary technical resource for complex projects, manage workloads, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related field.
• 5+ years designing electrical switchgear or power distribution systems.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams or senior engineer roles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and common productivity software.
• Strong knowledge of low-/medium-voltage systems and protective control schemes.
• Experience with IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a design engineering team across multiple projects.
• Review drawings, calculations, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with PMs, Sales, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Provide technical escalation support on complex designs and customer specs.
• Drive standardization and improvements in tools and processes.
• Oversee submittal, production, testing, and post-shipment phases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Design Engineering Manager - Cedar City, UT

Design Engineering Manager

Responsible for leading, developing, and supporting a team of electrical design engineers focused on low and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems. This role ensures that engineering deliverables meet the companys quality, technical, and schedule expectations, while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and a high-performance team culture. The manager will also act as a primary technical resource for complex projects, escalations, and cross-functional coordination.

Roles & Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers through coaching, performance management, skills development, and career growth planning.
• Set clear priorities, assign work, and monitor workload distribution to ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, technical documents, and project submittals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide guidance and direction on technical challenges, design decisions, and interpretation of customer specifications.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture aligned with the companys values.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure the teams designs meet applicable standards (IEC, ANSI, UL, IEEE, NEMA) and internal quality requirements.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex designs including one-line diagrams, schematics, control circuits, layout drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise on electrical components such as breakers, relays, CTs, PTs, bus systems, and protection devices.
• Drive standardization, best practices, and improvements in engineering tools, templates, and processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, Sales, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support customer meetings, technical reviews, and clarification calls when design expertise or managerial representation is required.

Operational & Process Responsibilities

• Improve engineering workflows, documentation standards, and quality control processes.
• Track engineering performance metrics (accuracy, throughput, rework, on-time performance) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, project requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Manage resource planning, staffing needs, tool/software requirements, and training priorities for the team.

Project Support & Execution

• Oversee engineering participation during submittal, production, testing, and post-shipment phases of projects.
• Review complex customer specifications and contracts to identify requirements, risks, and scope implications.

Provide guidance for design changes, technical clarifications, and any engineering-related issues arising during manufacturing or after delivery.

Work Environment & Expectations

Required Qualifications

• Works on-site unless otherwise approved by management for major life circumstances.
• Typical work week: 40 hours, with willingness to support up to 10% overtime based on project needs.
• Must be self-directed, organized, and able to lead a team with minimal supervision.
• Travel is minimal and generally not required.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Required Qualifications

The Successful Design Engineering Manager Must

• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Exhibit exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including customers.
• Read and interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and technical documents with high proficiency.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to define problems, analyze information, and implement effective solutions.Handle pressure well, maintain professionalism, and lead by example in all interactions.

Skills / Knowledge / Traits

• Positive and motivating leadership style
• Strong work ethic and ownership mindset
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive team performance and continuous improvement
• Collaborative and approachable team player

Experience & Education

A well-qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical switchgear or power distribution system design.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams, managing people, or serving in a senior/lead engineer capacity.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, and common productivity software (MS Office, etc.).
• Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage systems (up to 38kV), protection, and control systems.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA).

Experience with manufacturing or field service related to switchgear (preferred).

No International relocation.

No International Sponsorship.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Switchgear is an assembly of electrical componentsincluding circuit breakers, fuses, and disconnect switchesused to control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment in a power system. This company is involved in major industrial power distribution environments. Paid relocation to beautiful southern Utah and University town.

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 110000

Salary Max

$ 150000

Currency Type

USD