Lead Electrical Switchgear Design Engineer LV/MV

Entegee; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Entegee in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design of low- and medium-voltage switchgear. You will translate customer specs into manufacturable designs, develop one-line diagrams and schematics, and coordinate with sales, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, reliable solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in switchgear design, leadership of engineering-to-order projects, and knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 5–10 years of experience designing custom electrical switchgear systems.
• Experience leading engineered-to-order switchgear design projects.
• Experience designing low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Experience developing one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, and NEC requirements.
• Experience performing arc-flash studies.
• Experience translating customer specifications into manufacturable electrical designs.
• Experience supporting switchgear fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the custom design of low- and medium-voltage electrical switchgear systems.
• Develop engineered-to-order solutions based on customer specifications and application requirements.
• Create detailed one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Select electrical components and protective devices for custom switchgear assemblies.
• Verify designs for compliance with ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Validate switchgear performance, protection, and safety requirements.
• Develop design documentation, bills of materials, and manufacturing release packages.
• Coordinate technical requirements with sales, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Review designs for manufacturability, cost, schedule, reliability, and performance.
• Provide technical support during switchgear fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Investigate and resolve design, production, and testing issues.
• Review test results and verify compliance with approved design requirements.
• Manage switchgear design activities from initial requirements through manufacturing release.
• Maintain design revisions and engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Lead engineered-to-order projects

Electrical switchgear design

Arc-flash studies

Customer specifications translation

Regulatory compliance (ANSI/IEEE/NEC)

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Power system analysis software

Job description

Entegee in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design of low- and medium-voltage switchgear. You will translate customer specs into manufacturable designs, develop one-line diagrams and schematics, and coordinate with sales, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, reliable solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in switchgear design, leadership of engineering-to-order projects, and knowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEC standards.