Project Engineer

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSAs and life insurance

401K with match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an accountable Project Engineer to oversee all electrical engineering disciplines from conception to completion. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage technical activities to ensure accuracy and quality of projects.

Responsibilities include designing electrical/control systems, BOM generation, prototyping/testing, and ensuring compliance with NEC/UL/IEC/IEEE standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET) or 10+ years of field experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing.
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems.
• 3+ years’ experience in NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE standards.
• 3+ years’ experience AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Design Electrical/Control Systems: create detailed schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution and control systems.
• Component selection: generate BOM for SWBD, MCC, panelboards, VFDs, relays, transformers, HVAC, etc.
• Prototyping and testing: build/test prototypes, validate designs, analyze performance.
• Project planning and coordination: align electrical requirements with overall project design.
• Compliance and standards: ensure designs meet NEC/UL/IEC/IEEE and certifications.
• Documentation and reporting: prepare specifications and manuals, track design changes.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve issues during manufacturing or after completion.
• Safety: implement safety measures for workers and public.
• Collaboration: work with mechanical, software, and product teams.
• Continuous improvement: identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Multi-project management

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Electrical CAD tools

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is looking for an accountable Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines related to projects. The Project Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Job Duties:

• Designing Electrical/Control Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, and equipment. Designs include electrical control circuits, bus bar system
• Component Selection: Select components as required and generate project Bill of Materials (BOM). Products include: SWBD, MCC, Panelboard, VFD control, ATS, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, HVAC, etc.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance. Conduct thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies. Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of products for performance, reliability, and compatibility
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications. Coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure the integration of electrical systems with overall project design

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Stay updated on the latest engineering practices, technologies, and safety guidelines. Ensure design package meets the required certifications and collaborate with 3rd-party product/project teams on the certification process
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders
• Troubleshooting: When issues arise during the manufacturing process or after completion, Project Engineers diagnose and resolve problems
• Safety: Safety is a top priority in engineering projects. Engineers implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, product managers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. Communicate effectively with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in the field of electrical engineering. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical designs.
• Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications

• Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field. Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to aid and technical support.
• Maximize project efficiency and profitability.
• Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET) Or a minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in the electrical engineering field required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems required
• Three plus years’ experience in industry standards and regulations including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE required
• Three plus years’ experience AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools required
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams required
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities required
• Adherence to our core values required
• Must live in the greater Houston area required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four-plus hours required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ experience in design or similar engineering role preferred

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years