Electrical Engineer – Switchgear Design & Controls

Mission Critical Group; Brookston (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design low and medium voltage switchgear assemblies, replacement breakers, and related equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical, production, purchasing, and vendors to develop complete drawings, submittals, and BOM packages that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role supports QA and Testing, follows standard design processes, and maintains thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree required.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) Certificate (preferred).
• 1-3 years of design experience in switchgear, control circuit, UL891, and UL1558, and electrical design, etc. (preferred)
• Experience in generator and automation controls, specifically PLC/HMI knowledge of Rockwell/Siemens and Woodward. (preferred)
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with REVIT and Inventor. (preferred)
• Satisfactory completion of additional background and drug screening.
• Ability to work on assignments independently with minimal guidance and to navigate difficult situations and tasks by working with key stakeholders and peers.
• Communication and presentation skills to work with teams of various levels of technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Create designs specific to low voltage & medium voltage electrical switchgear assemblies/systems, replacement breakers, and related equipment.
• Effectively collaborate with the key stakeholders (mechanical engineers, production, purchasing, vendors, etc.) to develop complete drawings, submittals, and BOM packages that meet customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and project requirements.
• Work with QA and Testing Teams to develop and review testing plans.
• Follow and develop standard design processes and documentations to improve quality and efficiency in engineering design.
• Make changes and corrections in electrical design throughout the life of the product.
• Effectively support other departments such as project management, production, and sales.
• Detailed-oriented and organized with documentation.
• Has the passion to work closely and hands‑on with the production team to resolve issues quickly.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

REVIT

Inventor

Rockwell/Siemens PLC/HMI

Woodward controls

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design low and medium voltage switchgear assemblies, replacement breakers, and related equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical, production, purchasing, and vendors to develop complete drawings, submittals, and BOM packages that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role supports QA and Testing, follows standard design processes, and maintains thorough documentation.