Mechanical Engineer

Partners Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

STQ Partners in Houston seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the design of engineered-to-order power distribution equipment. You will develop enclosures, structures, and bus layouts, partnering with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to deliver reliable, manufacturable assemblies.

The role focuses on electrical equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, and enclosures, with emphasis on 3D CAD, sheet metal fabrication, and compliance with UL/NEMA/IEEE/ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience with electrical equipment.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD and sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with UL, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI requirements for electrical enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Design enclosures, structures, doors, barriers and internal assemblies for switchgear, MCCs and power distribution equipment.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings and assembly drawings for sheet metal and bus components.
• Design bus bar layouts considering clearances and current carrying requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering to integrate components into compact layouts.
• Ensure arc-resistance, enclosure ratings, seismic requirements and outdoor enclosures where applicable.
• Plan shipping splits, lifting provisions and structural integrity for transport and site installation.
• Apply design for manufacturing to sheet metal, fabrication, welding, powder coating and assembly processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on with production teams

Design collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Sheet metal design

ERP/MRP system

Job description

STQ Partners are currently partnered with a specialist Industrial Power Systems business. The business has vast experience in electrical packages and execution on power projects.

With multiple sites in Houston, the business has over a century long heritage, serving and supplying the industrial power systems world. They are now seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to join the business. The business is scaling to keep up with engineered to order & speciality project pipeline demands.

The overall objective of the Mechanical Engineer is to own the mechanical and structural design of engineered to order power distribution equipment. This role develops enclosures, structures, bus layouts and assemblies that are robust, manufacturable and compliant, partnering closely with Electrical Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality to deliver equipment that builds right first time.

For this role we are specifically looking for experience with the mechanical design of electrical equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, enclosures or similar fabricated assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Design enclosures, structures, doors, barriers and internal assemblies for switchgear, MCCs and associated power distribution equipment.
• Develop 3D models, detailed fabrication drawings and assembly drawings for sheet metal and bus components.
• Design bus bar layouts and supports, considering clearances, short circuit bracing, heat rise and current carrying requirements.
• Work with Electrical Engineering to integrate breakers, relays, transformers and other components into compact, serviceable layouts.
• Address special requirements such as arc-resistant construction, NEMA enclosure ratings, seismic requirements, ventilation and outdoor enclosures.
• Plan shipping splits, lifting provisions and structural integrity for transport and site installation.
• Apply design for manufacturing principles to sheet metal, fabrication, welding, powder coating and assembly processes.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design standards, drawing templates and BOM accuracy for mechanical components.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally with switchgear, MCCs, electrical enclosures or similar engineered products.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software and sheet metal design.
• Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T and the ability to produce clear, manufacturable drawings.
• Familiarity with UL, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI requirements for electrical enclosures and switchgear is highly desirable.
• Experience with bus bar design, thermal considerations or structural analysis (FEA) is advantageous.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system and managing mechanical BOMs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work hands-on with production teams.

There is a genuine opportunity for someone to join a growing team and business. Great pipeline of projects and a high performing, yet flexible, working environment. If you want to work in a project-centric; growing business with a rich history in the Houston area- we look forward to hearing from you.