Electrical Design Engineer

HIA-LI; Hauppauge, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA-LI in Hauppauge, NY seeks an Electrical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in designing low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment. You will translate customer specifications into manufacturable designs, produce one-line diagrams, layouts, and BOMs, and support production through release.

The role requires proficiency with 2D/3D CAD, knowledge of applicable standards, and strong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, or power distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of UL 891 and/or UL 1558, NEC, NEMA, and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience preparing one-line diagrams and performing short-circuit and protective device selection/coordination.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, Inventor) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in an engineered-to-order environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, production, and management.

Responsibilities

• Design low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution assemblies per UL 891/1558 and customer specs.
• Prepare one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and protective device calculations; select breakers and metering transformers.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE standards; support UL reviews and witness testing; create CAD models and drawings.
• Review customer specs and respond to technical questions with the sales team.
• Support production on the floor; disposition nonconformances; drive design changes to reduce cost or lead time.
• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports; contribute to standards and templates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Multi-project management

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5-10 years of experience designing low- and/or medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment. The engineer will translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable switchgear designs; produce one-line diagrams, layout and fabrication drawings, and bills of material; select protective devices; and support production and testing through release. This is a hands-on design role in a fast-moving engineered-to-order shop, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution assemblies to UL 891 and/or UL 1558, from customer specification to released drawing package
• Prepare one-line diagrams, three-line and control/wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and bills of material
• Perform or review short-circuit, coordination, and load calculations; select and apply molded case and power circuit breakers, disconnects, metering transformers, and copper bus
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, and applicable UL standards; support UL construction reviews and witness testing Use 2D/3D CAD to create models and drawings for customer projects, enclosures, and bus work
• Review customer specifications and submittals; respond to technical questions from customers, consulting engineers, and inspectors in coordination with the sales team
• Support production during build — resolve design questions on the floor, disposition nonconformances, and drive design changes that reduce cost or lead time
• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports for completed equipment
• Contribute to engineering standards, templates, and process discipline as the department grows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• 5-10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, or power distribution equipment
• Working knowledge of UL 891 and/or UL 1558, NEC, NEMA, and ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience preparing one-line diagrams and performing short-circuit and protective device selection/coordination
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in an engineered-to-order environment
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, production, and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a switchgear or power equipment manufacturer such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB/Hitachi Energy, ASCO Power Technologies, Powell Industries, Myers Power Products, Vertiv, or similar
• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower)
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, copper bus fabrication, and GD&T
• Experience supporting UL file maintenance, witness testing, or field labeling fits