Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Insight Global; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Anderson, SC is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical switchgear systems for industrial, commercial, and utility applications.

You will independently contribute to product development, create detailed schematics, review drawings for manufacture, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with IEC, ANSI, UL, and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical design in Power (distribution, UPS, switchgear, etc.).
• Proficiency with electrical design software (AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of industry standards (UL 891/UL 1558).
• PM certification (PMP) or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of electrical switchgear systems, including medium and low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Create a BOM list for critical design components.
• Review and approve electrical drawings for manufacture.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics and layout drawings per client specs and budget.
• Oversee integration of switchgear with power distribution and control systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution design

Project management

Control systems

Documentation

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree or PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, the Sr. Electrical Design Engineer presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional pertaining to design and controls engineering functions of power distribution equipment. As a specialized engineer in switchgear, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical switchgear systems for various industrial, commercial, and utility applications. Your role will involve creating innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical leadership to a team of engineers. As an experienced professional you will be responsible for individually contributing to product development & engineering by executing advanced tasks, processes, techniques, and procedures in a technical support role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical switchgear systems, including medium and low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Create a BOM list for critical design components.
• Review and approve electrical drawings for manufacture.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, layout drawings, according to client specifications and pre-established budget.
• Oversee the integration of switchgear with power distribution systems and control systems.
• Familiarized and confident with the business R&D workflow, working methods and have a certain technical accumulation in the professional field, and master the professional knowledge and skills in this field.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Review and approve design calculations, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Complete work independently and receive high level direction of work on projects.
• Apply creative approaches and procedures to the solution of well-defined problems.
• Manage switchgear design projects from concept through to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work with the project management team to ensure all project timelines and goals are met or exceeded on multiple projects at any given time.
• Ensure that all designs meet relevant standards such as IEC, ANSI, UL, and IEEE.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of switchgear systems to guarantee reliability and performance.
• Creation of test scripts to prove out functionality of control schemes.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of documentation for compliance and regulatory purposes.
• Independently carry out R&D work on the existing technology platform, and independently undertake the R&D task of a module or component, complete product design, testing, device selection, documentation, etc.
• Identify and implement improvements in switchgear design and control systems.
• Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering technologies and industry trends.
• Lead research and development efforts to integrate new technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of new practices and processes within the design team and assist in implementation of these to improve department performance.
• Develop technical solutions that are innovative and consistent with organization objectives to a wide range of complex problems.
• Implement sustainable practices to achieve sustainable outcomes in all facets of practical and technical project work.
• Identifies practical opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and reports.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during and after project implementation.
• Independently respond and resolve general technical issues related to production and market problems.

SAlARY: 120K

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in electrical design in Power CAN BE ANY POWER EXPEIRIENCE SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Power distribution, UPS, Switchgear, control systems, etc…
• Strong Project Management Experience (managing multiple projects at once)
• Proficiency with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP). C- Electrical is Preferred
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements (UL 891 & UL 1558) Plusses:
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar.
• Strong focus on switchgear and control systems.
• Strong Experience in Switchgear Design, Electrical Protection Systems, and Control Panel Design.
• Experience with advanced switchgear technologies and smart grid systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as digital substations and IoT applications.