Switchgear Design Engineer (LV/MV)

Pacific-Electric; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Electric Switchgear in Corona, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in low and medium voltage switchgear to lead engineering and project execution. This exempt, full-time role supports multiple facilities and collaborates with manufacturing, drafting, and QA.

You will evaluate customer requirements, develop compliant designs, prepare BOMs, and ensure NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL, IEEE, and IEC standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience in power distribution, switchgear, industrial controls, or related electrical systems.
• 3–5 years of experience designing, reviewing, and approving electrical drawings and control system documentation.
• 3–5 years of experience applying electrical engineering design principles and industry standards including NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL, IEEE, and IEC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates customer electrical & mechanical drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop compliant engineering solutions and determine appropriate switchgear system configurations.
• Designs, develops, and reviews electrical drawings and engineering BOMs for low and medium voltage switchgear projects.
• Prepares and maintains engineering documentation to support drafting, procurement, and manufacturing activities.
• Creates and maintains engineering BOMs for low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels while selecting components and equipment that meet application requirements and standards.
• Performs design reviews and engineering evaluations to validate system performance, code compliance, equipment selection, and design integrity.
• Provides engineering direction and technical leadership to Manufacturing, Drafting, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams regarding design intent and engineering requirements.
• Serves as the primary technical resource for customers, consultants, contractors, distributors, and internal stakeholders regarding product application and regulatory compliance.
• Leads technical reviews, drawing reviews, engineering evaluations, inspections, and witness testing to support project execution.
• Identifies and implements product design improvements, engineering process enhancements, and standardization initiatives to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Maintains knowledge of product technologies and industry standards including NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL, IEEE, IEC.

Skills

Electrical Design

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Schematic Design

BOM Management

Component Selection

Project Leadership

Documentation

Customer Engagement

AutoCAD

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacific Electric Switchgear in Corona, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in low and medium voltage switchgear to lead engineering and project execution. This exempt, full-time role supports multiple facilities and collaborates with manufacturing, drafting, and QA.

You will evaluate customer requirements, develop compliant designs, prepare BOMs, and ensure NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL, IEEE, and IEC standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.