Electrical Design Engineer (Switchgear)

Workstream

Grand Prairie (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunities for overtime

Job summary

ProSource Industries is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for switchgear to design custom low-voltage gear and power distribution equipment for OEMs and industrial use. You will develop electrical designs and documentation that meet customer specs and industry standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in low-voltage switchgear design, knowledge of relevant standards, and experience with CAD tools to produce

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with related experience.
  • Minimum five years designing low-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment.
  • Experience translating customer specs into manufacturing-ready packages.
  • Familiar with UL 891, NEC, ANSI, IEEE and NEMA standards.
  • Experience creating BOMs, schematics, and panel layouts for fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop low-voltage switchgear, switchboards and power distribution equipment.
  • Create one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
  • Develop BOMs, assembly drawings and production documentation.
  • Ensure designs meet UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with Sales, PM, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality teams.
  • Provide technical support during manufacturing, testing and implementation.
  • Maintain engineering records and revisions; participate in product improvements.

Skills

Low-voltage switchgear
BOMs
Electrical schematics
Panel layouts
Electrical CAD
Power distribution
Cross-functional collaboration
UL 891 NEC knowledge
Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD
EPLAN
SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Switchgear)

ProSource Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision components for Wire Harnesses, Cable Assemblies, Electrical Control Panels, and Transformers for OEM'S. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry.

ProSource Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer – Switchgear to design custom low-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment for OEM and industrial applications. This role develops electrical designs and engineering documentation that meet customer specifications, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrical design professional with a strong background in low-voltage power distribution equipment, switchgear design, and engineering documentation within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop custom low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution equipment based on customer
  • Create electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and other engineering documentation.
  • Develop Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and production documentation to support manufacturing.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and customer requirements.
  • Select electrical components and develop practical, manufacturable solutions that meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide technical support during manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and product implementation.
  • Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and design records.
  • Participate in product improvements, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Stay current on industry standards, technologies, and best practices related to electrical power distribution equipment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, control panels, or power distribution equipment.
  • Experience interpreting customer specifications and translating requirements into manufacturing-ready engineering packages.
  • Knowledge of UL 891, National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
  • Experience developing Bills of Material (BOMs), electrical schematics, panel layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems, three-phase power, and industrial electrical equipment.
  • Experience designing custom-engineered switchgear for OEM or contract manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP, or similar manufacturing software.
  • Experience working directly with Manufacturing and Production teams to support fabrication and assembly.
  • Knowledge of busbar design, short-circuit ratings, arc flash considerations, and protective coordination.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits provided.
  • Opportunities for overtime

Equal Opportunity Employer: ProSource Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Join ProSource Industries and contribute to our mission of delivering superior quality products to our customers while maintaining the highest standardsof excellence in manufacturing.

We are the market leader at delivering speed, service, quality and competitive pricing for electrical assemblies. No one outperforms ProSource.
ProSource Industries has been in business since May of 1990. Thirty plus years of being a market leader. We’ve overcome all the market changes… Housing crashes, oil crashes, Covid, etc… Our infrastructure is solid enough to withstand the harshest economic conditions. ProSource has made a point of making risk management a major priority.
The benefit of being in business for 30+ years is that we’ve seen so many variations of what our customers need. We’ve seen every initiative under the sun! We’ve also collected an enormous library of tooling. I would be shocked if we don’t have the tools you need to execute your next project.
We are the right fit if you want an expert contract manufacturer to help you plan and manufacturer you next projects. We are happy to connect you with our customer base to verify who we say we are. ALL of our customers stand by us. We are also happy to host you in person or virtually to audit our facility. We are show ready every day, ALL day.
Come check us out. Call, text, email or swing by… we’ll be ready.

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