Lead Electrical Design Engineer — Custom Switchgear & Power

Kintara; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kintara in Dayton, OH is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical design of custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear from customer spec through manufacturing release. You will design diagrams, configure protection and control, and ensure compliance with UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEC standards while collaborating with manufacturing teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive design efficiency, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, shaping engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems.
• Ability to translate customer specs into manufacturable electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Translate customer specifications into complete electrical designs and manufacturing documentation.
• Configure and program protective relays and control systems for SEL, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric equipment.
• Perform short-circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Review designs and documentation for accuracy, reliability, and standards compliance.
• Apply UL 891, UL 1558, ANSI C37, IEEE, NEC requirements throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, production, and project management teams.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and field startup.
• Review and approve electrical drawings and design packages before manufacturing release.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters; establish consistent engineering practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and workflows.
• Manage multiple projects with quality and delivery discipline.

Skills

Switchgear design

Power distribution

Protective relaying

AutoCAD Electrical

Single-line diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Kintara in Dayton, OH is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical design of custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear from customer spec through manufacturing release. You will design diagrams, configure protection and control, and ensure compliance with UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEC standards while collaborating with manufacturing teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive design efficiency, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, shaping engineering