Electrical Test Engineer - Power Distribution

Maverick Power; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical,

Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our team in Texas. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and testing teams to design, run, and optimize tests for power distribution and control systems used by customers worldwide.

You will evaluate drawings, develop robust test scripts, and create testing plans aligned with UL/IEEE/NEC standards, supporting manufacturing and field service. A strong background in electrical engineering and MV/LV equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, IEEE/ANSI, NEC/NFPA 70E standards is required.
• Preferred experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing with BOMs, drawings, and test plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee test scripts for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, and control panels.
• Evaluate drawings and specifications to develop test scripts that meet customer requirements.
• Develop testing plans using the design and sequence of operations for power distribution and controls equipment for factory acceptance testing.
• Support Maverick’s manufacturing, testing, quality, and field service teams to ensure proper implementation of designs.
• Configure or program devices such as PLCs, VFDs, protective relays, transfer switches, circuit breakers, and controllers.
• Lead interaction with other functions and locations to determine optimum product/process solutions.
• Additional responsibilities include but not limited to developing a training program for the custom low-voltage switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, and medium-voltage switchgear. Create work instructions for components and test equipment used during testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

UL 891 knowledge

UL 508A knowledge

IEEE/ANSI standards

NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs

Protective relays

Transfer switches

Circuit breakers

Controllers

Job description

Maverick Power is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join our team in Texas. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and testing teams to design, run, and optimize tests for power distribution and control systems used by customers worldwide.

You will evaluate drawings, develop robust test scripts, and create testing plans aligned with UL/IEEE/NEC standards, supporting manufacturing and field service. A strong background in electrical engineering and MV/LV equipment is essential.