Lead Electrical Engineer

Panelmatic; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

401K benefits

Educational reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Volunteerism & professional dev

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Lead Electrical Engineer to create and review models and BOMs for power distribution equipment including metal-clad switchgear and panelboards.

The role requires 10+ years in MV switchgear design, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and strong experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks. On-site duties include mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and production support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medium voltage switchgear design or equivalent.
• BS in Electrical Engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of control circuits, transfer schemes, differential schemes, PT/CPT load calculations.
• Experience in front elevation, three-line and one-line creation.
• Experience turning quote and customer specifications into complete drawing and documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and internal wiring of switchgear.
• Familiarity with ANSI, NEC and UL standards.
• Mentoring and guiding new engineers; leadership experience preferred.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical packages for switchgear projects (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs).
• Conduct technical reviews of projects and release BOMs for purchasing and fabrication.
• Receive new product designs and implement changes into production engineering systems.
• Provide support for modeling and DFM with product development.
• Maintain standard designs and configurations; support manufacturing questions.
• Provide technical support to purchasing and strategic sourcing.
• Mentor other engineers and interact with mechanical engineering and project teams.
• Communicate job status and issues with supervisor; supervise team as needed.

Skills

MV switchgear design

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Lead Electrical Engineer. The Lead Electrical Engineer will create/review models and BOM’s for power distribution equipment including Metal-Clad Switchgear, Metal-Eclosed Switchgear and Panelboards.

Job Duties:

• Lead the design and development of comprehensive electrical packages for switchgear projects (e.g., one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs).
• Conduct a technical review of project
• Release bill of material for purchasing and fabrication
• Receive new product designs, product modifications and implement new designs/changes into production engineering systems
• Provide support to product development for modeling and DFM (design for manufacturing)
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations
• Provide support to manufacturing regarding product and project questions and issues
• Provide technical support purchasing and strategic sourcing as required
• Mentor others on the engineering team
• Interact with mechanical engineering, project management and customers as required
• Communicate job status, including possible issues, with supervisor
• Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes
• Supervise the team as needed

• 10+ years experience in medium voltage switchgear design or equivalent
• BS in Electrical Engineering degree required
• Knowledge of control circuits, transfer schemes, differential schemes, PT/CPT load calculations
• Experience in front elevation, three-line and one-line creation
• Experience turning quote and customer specifications and drawings into a complete drawing and documentation package ready for customer and construction
• A strong understanding of the mechanical design of switchgear
• A strong understanding of internal wiring of switchgear
• Familiarity with ANSI, NEC and UL standards
• Passion for mentoring and guiding new engineers
• Preferably experience in leading teams
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks required

• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Ability to work in a multi project multitask environment with changing priorities required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• US work authorization without sponsorship required
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K benefits
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided