Panel Shop / Electrical Manager

The HR Team; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company)

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance & disability

Paid vacation & sick leave

8 paid holidays

Simple IRA with company match

Footwear voucher with Red Wing Shoes

Friday breakfasts

BJ's membership discount

Standard Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm; possible/

Job summary

Atlantic Design, Inc. seeks a Panel Shop / Electrical Manager to lead the panel shop operations for our industrial equipment line. The role is hands-on, guiding assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting while mentoring the shop crew.

You will ensure schematics, BOMs, and panel layouts align with best electrical practices and regulatory standards (UL 508A, NEC). The position offers a strong growth path and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Journeyman/ Master Electrician licenses may be relevant depending on jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily panel shop operations (assembly, wiring, testing, quality assurance).
• Mentor Panel Shop personnel and manage production needs.
• Coordinate with Electrical Designer to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and NEC codes.
• Oversee quality control and testing to meet customer specs and regs.
• Plan labor and schedules to meet production deadlines and budgets.
• Support pre-installation QA testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe, efficient work environment and safety culture.
• Manage departmental expenses and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure safe and high-quality electrical work.

Skills

Electrical control panels

Industrial automation

Supervisory leadership

Schematic reading

UL 508A knowledge

PLCs & VFDs

Motor controls

Voltage exposure 24VDC/120/480VAC

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s in Eng (ME/EE) preferred

Tools

UL 508A standards

PLC programming

VFDs configuration

Job description

Our client – Atlantic Design – is seeking a Panel Shop / Electrical Manager.

Atlantic Design, Inc. is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of custom equipment for the blasting and coating industry. We are seeking an experienced Panel Shop / Electrical Manager to lead our panel shop operations and support the continued growth of our organization.

This hands-on working manager position is responsible for overseeing and actively participating in the assembly, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and production of control panels for our industrial equipment. The successful candidate will lead and mentor the Panel Shop while managing daily operations, labor planning, workflow scheduling, quality assurance and team performance. This role is accountable for ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with applicable standards, while meeting customer delivery commitments.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the daily operations of the electrical panel shop, including panel assembly, wiring, component mounting, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and work alongside Panel Shop personnel, serving as a hands-on working manager who supports production needs and assists with panel fabrication and assembly as required.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Designer to ensure schematics and panel layouts incorporate best electrical practices, manufacturability, and efficient panel construction methods.
• Ensure all panel shop work complies with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Material (BOMs), UL 508A requirements, and NEC codes.
• Maintain quality control standards and personally support inspection and testing activities to ensure panels meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule panel shop personnel and allocate labor resources to meet production schedules, customer delivery deadlines, and budget objectives.
• Oversee and participate in pre-installation quality assurance testing and troubleshooting.
• Promote a safe, efficient work environment through leadership by example and a strong commitment to personal and team safety.
• Manage departmental expenses, regulate workload, and ensure compliance with maintenance standards and procedures.
• Ensure electrical and instrumentation work is completed safely, efficiently, and with high‑quality workmanship.

Salary

The starting salary for this position is $75,000. Actual salary may be higher based on experience and licensure / certification.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in electrical control panel assembly, industrial automation, or panel fabrication, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design and troubleshooting. Ability to read complex electrical schematics, strong knowledge of UL 508A panel building standards, PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Voltage Exposure: Demonstrated hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems operating at 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480 VAC, including control panels, motor controls, PLC‑controlled systems, and VFDs.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• License / Certification: Journeyman Electrician license required; Master Electrician license preferred.
• Must be able to climb ladders and industrial equipment and work in various positions to inspect, install, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Must be able to pass Drug screening test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment a plus.

Benefits

Atlantic Design offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, in addition to providing you with the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Benefits include:

• Company contributed medical insurance, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• Company provided life insurance and disability, as well as voluntary life insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 8 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance, Travel Assistance, and Identify Theft Protection coverages.
• Simple IRA Retirement Savings with company match.
• Footwear voucher plan with Red Wing Shoes.
• Additional perks – Friday breakfasts, reduced priced BJ's membership.
• Work Hours – Standard Monday to Friday schedule, 7am to 3:30 pm. Overtime may be required.

To learn more about Atlantic Design, visit https://atlanticdesigninc.com/. Atlantic Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening after a conditional job offer.