Power Systems Sr. Electrical Engineer

Grenzebach Hellas; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grenzebach Hellas in Beachwood, OH, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy unit. You will analyze, design, and optimize electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, switchboards, and panelboards, ensuring reliability and safe operation.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, BOMs, submittals, selecting components, and developing protection schemes. Collaboration with mechanical teams and field inspections are essential to deliver robust equipment for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of power systems engineering experience in industrial or commercial applications.
• Strong understanding of power system theory, including generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Office and EPlan.
• Familiarity with UL1558, UL891, UL67, UL845, UL508A.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Experience with short-circuit calculations and protective device coordination a plus.
• Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, or ETAP beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical schematics for low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Create design packages including elevation drawings, layouts, BOMs, and submittals for switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and MCCs.
• Specify and select electrical components such as controls, transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Utilize design software including Siemens COMPAS, Schneider SE Advantage, Eaton Bid Manager, and ABB Empower to select components and breakers.
• Design and implement complex control and protection schemes tailored to customer specs.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of power systems into equipment designs.
• Perform factory inspections of assembled equipment to verify compliance with drawings and specs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in power systems, including renewables and microgrids.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to support project development and execution.
• Work with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure project outcomes.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Industrial applications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens COMPAS

Schneider SE Advantage

Eaton Bid Manager

ABB Empower

AutoCAD

EPlan

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Power & Energy Business Unit. This role will focus on the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical distribution systems, including, but not limited to switchgear, switchboards, and panelboards. The successful candidate will ensure systems are designed for reliable and efficient performance, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical schematics for low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Create comprehensive design packages including elevation drawings, layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and full submittals for switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Specify and select electrical components such as controls, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, etc. based on one-line diagrams and specifications.
• Utilize industry-standard design software including Siemens COMPAS, Schneider SE Advantage, Eaton Bid Manager, and ABB Empower to select the correct components and breakers.
• Design and implement complex control and protection schemes tailored to customer specifications.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of power systems into equipment designs.
• Perform factory inspections of assembled equipment to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in power systems, including renewable energy integration and microgrid development.
• Prepare technical reports, and documentation, to support project development and execution.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

What we need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering for industrial or commercial applications.
• Strong understanding of power system theory, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization principles.
• Ability to perform short-circuit calculations and apply protective device coordination principles is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office and EPlan.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards: UL1558, UL891, UL67, UL845, UL 508A
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.

What We’d Love You To Have

• 7+ years of experience in power systems engineering for industrial or commercial applications
• Proficiency in power system analysis software tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, or ETAP
• Experience in leading large scale custom switchboard designs

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently