Senior Electrical Engineer: Power Distribution & Switchgear

High Power Products; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

High Power Products in Dayton, OH, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design of low and medium voltage power distribution equipment from concept to production.

You will develop schematics, perform power-system analyses, specify components, and ensure UL/IEEE/NEC compliance, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 5–10 years in switchgear or power distribution design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain single-line, three-line, and control diagrams for custom switchgear projects.
• Lead electrical design from customer specs through manufacturing release.
• Configure and program protective relays (SEL, ABB, Siemens, Schneider).
• Conduct short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies with industry tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, production, and project management teams to meet schedules.
• Review and approve electrical documentation for UL/ANSI/IEEE/NEC compliance.
• Provide technical support during production, testing, and field startup.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters in design practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

High Power Products in Dayton, OH, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design of low and medium voltage power distribution equipment from concept to production.

You will develop schematics, perform power-system analyses, specify components, and ensure UL/IEEE/NEC compliance, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet schedule and quality targets.