Electrical Design Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Coordinated Designs & Controls; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Coordinated Designs & Controls, an affiliate of Electro-Mechanical LLC, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for its Metal-Clad Switchgear Division in Houston, TX. You will develop electrical designs, schematics, drawings, and BOMs supporting power distribution products, working with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs.

This hands-on role emphasizes power and control schematic work in a small OEM setting, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of electrical design experience in manufacturing, industrial, or OEM environments.
• Hands-on experience developing power and control schematics for electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with designers or drafters to complete drawing packages and BOMs.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to self-check for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power and control schematics for metal-clad switchgear, MCCs, and related equipment.
• Produce accurate electrical drawings and layouts in AutoCAD; review and finalize BOMs.
• Review orders, RFQs, and project docs to ensure design requirements are understood.
• Support RFQ, quotes, and order reviews; provide application-level engineering input to sales.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure design output complies with ANSI, UL, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, MSHA and local codes.
• Develop and maintain design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Assist in cost-reduction and design improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power distribution design

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MCBA MRP system

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Metal Clad Switchgear

Coordinated Designs & Controls, an affiliate of Electro-Mechanical LLC, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Metal Clad Switchgear Division in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for developing electrical designs, schematics, drawings, and bills of material that support our power distribution products. You will work closely with senior engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate concepts, specifications, and customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable electrical designs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on electrical engineer who is strong in power and control schematics, comfortable working in a small OEM environment, and motivated to take ownership of day‑to‑day design work. The right candidate will be detail‑oriented, technically curious, and capable of growing into a key technical resource for the organization while supporting high‑quality, American‑made electrical equipment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design and develop electrical power and control schematics for metal‑clad switchgear, low‑voltage switchgear, low‑voltage motor control centers (MCCs), and medium‑voltage motor control equipment.
• Produce accurate electrical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD based on engineering input, specifications, and standard design practices.
• Work closely with drafting resources to develop, review, and finalize drawings and bills of material (BOMs).
• Review customer orders, RFQs, and project documentation to ensure design requirements are fully understood.
• Participate in RFQ, quote, and order reviews, providing application‑level engineering support to sales and project teams as needed (this is not a sales role).
• Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and, when required, assist with customer discussions related to design scope and technical details.
• Review approval drawings prior to customer release and manufacturing drawings and BOMs prior to shop release.
• Verify that all design output complies with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering guidelines (ANSI, UL, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, MSHA, and applicable local codes).
• Collaborate daily with Project Engineers, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to resolve design issues and support production needs.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency by developing designs that support safe, repeatable, and consistent assembly processes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Participate in cost‑reduction, design improvement, standardization, and documentation improvement initiatives.
• Manage assigned engineering tasks and projects to meet schedule commitments and deliverables.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Adjust working hours as needed to support production schedules or project timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in power distribution equipment design.
• At least 5 years of electrical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or OEM environment.
• Hands‑on experience developing power and control schematics for electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and produce accurate electrical drawings with close attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with designers or drafters to complete drawing packages and BOMs.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to self‑check work for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Ability to work independently in a small‑team environment with limited structure and supervision.
• Adjust working hours as needed to support project and business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal‑clad switchgear, low‑voltage switchgear, low‑voltage MCCs, and medium‑voltage motor control systems.
• Application engineering experience supporting sales teams, RFQs, or customer technical inquiries.
• Familiarity with UL, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NEMA standards applicable to power distribution equipment.
• Prior experience working for an OEM or manufacturer of switchgear or motor control products.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a working understanding of the MCBA MRP system (or willingness to learn).
• Stay current with ISO procedures, work instructions, forms, and corporate standards.
• Keep up with relevant technological developments in electrical design and power distribution equipment.

About Coordinated Designs & Controls (CDC)

Coordinated Designs & Controls (CDC), a division of Electro-Mechanical, LLC, specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of Metal‑Clad Switchgear and custom electrical control solutions. Located in Houston, Texas, CDC is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, American‑made equipment designed for reliability, safety, and long‑term performance. Our success is rooted in innovative engineering, precision manufacturing, and a strong commitment to serving the needs of our industrial and commercial customers.

Travel

Minimal travel required (primarily vendor‑related or training).

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC’s Guiding Principles.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed