Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ash Grove (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Ash Grove, Indiana. This role involves providing technical leadership for low- and medium-voltage electrical systems and mentoring engineers to drive innovation in power distribution.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly with switchgear and power distribution. Responsibilities include leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and have proficiency in AutoCAD and related software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience with switchgear, power distribution, or related electrical equipment.
• Experience leading electrical design efforts and mentoring junior engineering staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete electrical design packages including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for power distribution equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience with switchgear

Mentoring engineering staff

Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Leadership and project management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Promis-e

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

A growing manufacturer of power distribution and critical infrastructure equipment is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and execution of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. This individual will serve as a senior engineering resource, leading complex projects, mentoring engineers and designers, and driving innovation across electrical product lines.

This is a highly visible role offering significant involvement in customer-facing engineering, product development, manufacturing support, and strategic technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the development of complete electrical design packages including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and bills of materials.

Serve as the primary technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, control systems, and power distribution equipment.

Review and approve engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.

Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development support to engineers and designers.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, standards, tools, and documentation.

Design and oversee low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers, controls integration, and protection schemes.

Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, and customer-specific standards.

Collaborate with manufacturing, field service, project management, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.

Support factory acceptance testing, production troubleshooting, and customer witness testing.

Evaluate project specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical requirements to develop effective engineering solutions.

Partner with estimating teams to support equipment sizing, system configuration, and project feasibility assessments.

Customer & Product Development

Lead technical discussions with customers, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Support proposal development and provide engineering expertise during project planning phases.

Research emerging technologies and evaluate new products, components, and design methodologies.

Participate in new product development and strategic engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

5+ years of electrical engineering experience with switchgear, power distribution, or related electrical equipment.

Experience leading electrical design efforts and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems, protective relays, generator controls, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash mitigation.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Promis-e, and related electrical design software.

Ability to interpret customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and complex electrical requirements.

Extensive knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards.

Experience supporting industrial, marine, energy, oil & gas, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure projects preferred.

Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Experience with medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems.

Background in mission-critical power, utility infrastructure, industrial automation, or power generation systems.

Office-based engineering environment with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor.

Hands-on involvement in production support, testing, and project execution.

Regional travel required to support customers, testing, and project activities.

Opportunity to lead high-impact projects supporting critical infrastructure and power distribution systems.