Electrical Design Engineer – Switchgear

ELECONNEX; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nav-Tech Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to translate customer specs into switchgear designs, create one-line diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials, and support production through release.

This hands-on role uses 2D/3D CAD to develop drawings, perform short-circuit/coordination studies, ensure NEC/NEMA/UL compliance, and collaborate with sales, production, and inspectors on engineered-to-order projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5-10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Experience with UL 891/1558, NEC, NEMA, and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Design LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution assemblies from spec to drawing package.
• Prepare one-line, three-line, Layouts, and BOMs for customer projects.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and protective device selection/coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/NEMA/UL standards and support UL reviews and testing.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for enclosures and bus work.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and inspectors on technical questions.
• Support production on the shop floor and drive design changes to reduce cost/lead time.
• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Nav-Tech Inc. | Hauppauge, NY (on-site) | Full-time | Relocation assistance available

About Nav-Tech Nav-Tech Inc. is a growing manufacturer of engineered-to-order low- and medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, and custom electrical enclosures, serving contractors, utilities, and OEM customers across the New York metro area and across the USA. Nav-Tech is a division of Eleconnex, a private equity-backed electrical products platform, and is investing in its engineering organization to support a growing backlog of utility and commercial projects. Engineers at Nav-Tech own designs end to end - from customer specification through drawings, production support, and testing - rather than working on one narrow slice of a large product line.

Position Summary

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 non conformances, 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

Schedule and Location

Full-time, on-site at 155 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

• medical coverage, paid time off, and holidays.