Mechanical Design Engineer - Switchgear CAD Specialist

Cel---Critical-Power; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CEL Critical Power, a growing US-based manufacturer of switchgear and power distribution products, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and document 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for assemblies and components.

You will maintain BOMs, source components, and collaborate with electrical designers, project managers, and production to ensure manufacturability, quality, and timely delivery across CEL's product range. Familiarity with IEC/UL standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Formal CAD training, Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Experience in 3D CAD and 2D drawing production for electrical switchgear or related panels.
• Strong reading of electrical schematics from a mechanical perspective.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D assemblies of electrical switchgear panels and components using Autodesk Inventor or equivalent.
• Produce accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings with tolerances and fabrication notes.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with procurement and production needs.
• Obtain 3D component models from suppliers and model parts from scratch when data is unavailable.
• Collaborate with Electrical Designers, Project Managers and Production to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Interpret electrical schematics to inform mechanical design decisions and ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Sheet metal design

Reading electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Autodesk Inventor training

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

CEL Critical Power, a growing US-based manufacturer of switchgear and power distribution products, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and document 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for assemblies and components.

You will maintain BOMs, source components, and collaborate with electrical designers, project managers, and production to ensure manufacturability, quality, and timely delivery across CEL's product range. Familiarity with IEC/UL standards is a plus.