Electro-Mechanical Switchboard Design Engineer

Nav-Tech Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nav-Tech Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable switchgear designs; produce one-line diagrams, layouts, BOMs, and select protective devices for low- and medium-voltage equipment.

This hands-on role is in a fast-moving engineered-to-order shop in Hauppauge, NY, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The position offers on-site work with relocation assistance for qualified candidates and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear or power distribution equipment.
• Working knowledge of UL 891 and/or UL 1558, NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE.
• Experience preparing one-line diagrams and performing short-circuit calculations.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and MS Office.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Design low- and medium-voltage switchgear to UL 891/1558 from customer specification to released drawings.
• Prepare one-line, three-line, and control diagrams and BOMs.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and load calculations; select breakers and metering components.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE and UL standards; support reviews and witness testing.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models for projects, enclosures, and bus work.
• Address customer specifications and respond to technical questions with sales coordination.
• Support production on the shop floor, resolve design questions, and drive changes to reduce cost/lead time.
• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports.

Skills

Experience 5–10 years

UL/NEC/NEMA know-how

One-line diagrams

2D/3D CAD

BOM creation

Standards: NEC/NEMA/IEEE

Customer communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks / Inventor

MS Office

Job description

Nav-Tech Inc. is a growing manufacturer of engineered-to-order low- and medium-voltage switchgear, power distribution equipment, and custom electrical enclosures, serving contractors, utilities, and OEM customers across the New York metro area and across the USA. Nav-Tech is a division of Eleconnex, a private equity-backed electrical products platform, and is investing in its engineering organization to support a growing backlog of utility and commercial projects. Engineers at Nav-Tech own designs end to end — from customer specification through drawings, production support, and testing — rather than working on one narrow slice of a large product line.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience designing low- and/or medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment. The engineer will translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable switchgear designs; produce one-line diagrams, layout and fabrication drawings, and bills of material; select protective devices; and support production and testing through release. This is a hands-on design role in a fast-moving engineered-to-order shop, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution assemblies to UL 891 and/or UL 1558, from customer specification to released drawing package
• Prepare one-line diagrams, three-line and control/wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and bills of material
• Perform or review short-circuit, coordination, and load calculations; select and apply molded case and power circuit breakers, disconnects, metering transformers, and copper bus
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, and applicable UL standards; support UL construction reviews and witness testing
• Use 2D/3D CAD to create models and drawings for customer projects, enclosures, and bus work
• Review customer specifications and submittals; respond to technical questions from customers, consulting engineers, and inspectors in coordination with the sales team
• Support production during build — resolve design questions on the floor, disposition non-conformances, and drive design changes that reduce cost or lead time
• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports for completed equipment
• Contribute to engineering standards, templates, and process discipline as the department grows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• 5–10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, or power distribution equipment
• Working knowledge of UL 891 and/or UL 1558, NEC, NEMA, and ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience preparing one-line diagrams and performing short-circuit and protective device selection/coordination
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in an engineered-to-order environment
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, production, and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a switchgear or power equipment manufacturer such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB/Hitachi Energy, ASCO Power Technologies, Powell Industries, Myers Power Products, Vertiv, or similar
• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower)
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, copper bus fabrication, and GD&T
• Experience supporting UL file maintenance, witness testing, or field labeling

Schedule and Location

Full-time, on-site at 155 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and holidays.