Electrical Engineer

Innovate Consulting

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 217,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop medium voltage switchgear solutions. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of specialized experience and a BS in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include designing compliance solutions, mentoring new engineers, and contributing to multi-project tasks. This full-time role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,000 to $217,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

Eight plus years’ experience in medium voltage switchgear design.
Knowledge of control circuits and load calculations required.
Experience creating complete drawing and documentation packages.
Ability to work in a multi-project multitask environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop medium voltage switchgear solutions.
Lead and mentor new engineers in the team.
Ensure compliance with ANSI, NEC and UL standards.

Skills

Power systems

Embedded systems

CAD/EDA tools

Simulation and modeling

PLC

SCADA

System integration

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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Power systems and electrical distribution (for energy-related roles)
Embedded systems and microcontrollers (for electronics)
CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, OrCAD, or PSpice
Simulation and modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice)
Experience with PLC, SCADA, or industrial automation (for manufacturing)
Schematic capture, PCB layout, and BOM generation
System integration and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

Eight plus years’ experience in medium voltage switchgear design
BS in Electrical Engineering degree required
Knowledge of control circuits, transfer schemes, differential schemes, PT/CPT load calculations
Experience in front elevation, three-line and one-line creation
Experience turning quote and customer specifications and drawings into a complete drawing and documentation package ready for customer and construction
A strong understanding of the mechanical design of switchgear
A strong understanding of internal wiring of switchgear
Familiarity with ANSI, NEC and UL standards
Passion for mentoring and guiding new engineers
Preferably experience in leading teams
AutoCAD and SolidWorks required
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Ability to work in a multi project multitask environment with changing priorities required
Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
US work authorization without sponsorship required

Seniority level