UL 891 Switchboard Design Engineer

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSAs/HSA

Commuter benefits

Team on-sites

Job summary

Giga Energy in Houston is seeking a Switchboard Engineer to own customization and delivery of switchboard designs from concept to manufacturing release. You will leverage CAD expertise and UL 891 standards to create mechanical and electrical prints that meet strict quality and safety benchmarks.

Join a fast-paced, cross-cultural team and help bring electrical infrastructure to life across projects. Travel to hubs as needed and contribute to multi-project design reviews and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Customize switchboard designs based on customer specifications and project requirements.
• Work with our product and engineering teams to translate designs into accurate manufacturing prints.
• Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891 and other applicable standards.
• Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Review and verify all drawings to ensure clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements; troubleshoot design issues during production with manufacturing teams.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines.
• Communicate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve issues quickly.

Skills

CAD proficiency

SolidWorks

UL 891 knowledge

Sheet metal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Giga Energy in Houston is seeking a Switchboard Engineer to own customization and delivery of switchboard designs from concept to manufacturing release. You will leverage CAD expertise and UL 891 standards to create mechanical and electrical prints that meet strict quality and safety benchmarks.

Join a fast-paced, cross-cultural team and help bring electrical infrastructure to life across projects. Travel to hubs as needed and contribute to multi-project design reviews and documentation.