Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Switchgear) | Relocation Paid

BY Recruiting; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Utah is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in power distribution and switchgear. The role is on-site and involves designing electrical systems and supporting manufacturing processes. Candidates should have 5–15 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. This is a hands-on position requiring significant collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–15 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong background in electrical systems for industrial applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design custom electrical power distribution systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams on the shop floor.

Skills

Electrical systems for data centers

Switchgear

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Switchgear) | Relocation Paid

This range is provided by BY Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power distribution, switchgear, and industrial electrical systems to join a rapidly growing manufacturing organization. This role is application-focused and hands‑on, centered on designing, supporting, and delivering custom electrical power distribution solutions for industrial and mission‑critical customers.

This is not a theoretical, research, or software‑focused engineering role. Engineers in this position are deeply involved in customer collaboration, practical design, manufacturing support, and troubleshooting, with regular time spent on the manufacturing floor.

The position exists due to sustained business growth and increased customer demand that has outpaced current engineering capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom and scalable electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear and power distribution centers
• Translate customer requirements into safe, reliable, and manufacturable electrical designs
• Develop electrical schematics, one‑line diagrams, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD
• Support product standardization efforts while maintaining flexibility for customer‑specific needs

Power Distribution & Medium Voltage Systems

• Design and support low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems, typically up to approximately 35kV
• Apply best practices related to:
  • Power reliability and redundancy
  • Generator transfer systems
  • Medium‑voltage switchgear and distribution equipment
• Contribute technical expertise for mission‑critical applications such as data centers and heavy industrial environments

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support

• Spend regular time on the manufacturing floor (typically up to ~2 hours per day as needed) to:
  • Support fabrication, assembly, and testing
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams
  • Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with production capabilities
  • Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning activities as required

Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work directly with customers, sales, and project teams to clarify technical requirements
• Provide technical guidance throughout the lifecycle of a project—from concept through delivery
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and delivery timelines

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Typically 5–15 years of electrical engineering experience (flexible based on skill set)
• Strong background in one or more of the following:
  • Switchgear
  • Electrical systems for data centers, oil & gas, utilities, or heavy industrial applications
  • Experience in application engineering or manufacturing‑support environments is strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation
• Experience with medium‑voltage systems (up to ~35kV) is highly valued
• Familiarity with:
  • Generator transfer systems
  • Electrical redundancy and reliability concepts
  • Experience with synchronous (sync) transfer systems is a strong differentiator but not required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is common, but not required
• Open to candidates with:
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Mechatronics
  • Equivalent hands‑on industry experience
  • Practical experience is valued over academic pedigree

Work Environment & Expectations

• Primarily on‑site role within a manufacturing environment
• Engineers are expected to be comfortable working outside of a desk setting
• Close collaboration with manufacturing, operations, and leadership
• Fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment with direct visibility into how engineering decisions impact delivery and revenue

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing and Construction

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