Lead LV Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer

CEL Critical Power; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CEL Critical Power in Williamsburg, VA designs LV switchgear and power distribution systems for global clients. The Electrical Design Engineer will create detailed schematics and GA drawings, select components, perform fault level and cable sizing calculations, and ensure UL/IEC compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with Mechanical Design, Production and Project Management while maintaining rigorous documentation, BOMs and FAT support, working in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• An electrical engineer with hands-on experience in LV switchgear design and schematic development—ideally within the switchgear, power distribution or electrical panel manufacturing sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UL standards, NEC and 3 phase power requirements.
• A methodical, detail-oriented engineer comfortable managing multiple design tasks across concurrent projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design within the switchgear or power distribution industry—required
• Proficiency in EPLAN (strongly preferred) or equivalent electrical CAD software
• Demonstrated ability to create detailed electrical schematics from client specifications
• Experience producing and reviewing General Arrangement drawings
• Strong technical interpretation skills for specifications and tender documents
• Good understanding of electrical component selection, sizing and integration across LV switchgear product families
• Familiarity with Switchgear, switchboards, RPPs and custom LV assemblies
• Familiar with IEC Standards
• Design and safety standards: OSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA

Responsibilities

• Design low voltage switchgear assemblies in accordance with applicable regional standards.
• Develop complete electrical schematic drawings using EPLAN or equivalent software.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings in close coordination with the Mechanical Design team.
• Select and size electrical components—ACBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays and busbar systems—per project specs.
• Perform basic electrical calculations including fault level, load, cable sizing and thermal considerations.
• Ensure proper coordination and discrimination of protective devices across all designs.
• Incorporate control logic, interlocking schemes and communication interfaces as required.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all electrical designs.

Skills

EPLAN

Low voltage design

Electrical schematics

Project multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN (or equivalent)

Job description

CEL Critical Power in Williamsburg, VA designs LV switchgear and power distribution systems for global clients. The Electrical Design Engineer will create detailed schematics and GA drawings, select components, perform fault level and cable sizing calculations, and ensure UL/IEC compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with Mechanical Design, Production and Project Management while maintaining rigorous documentation, BOMs and FAT support, working in a fast-paced manufacturing