Senior Design Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Senior Design Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Location: Enoch, UT 84721
Work Type: On-Site | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MST
Salary: $85,000–$105,000
Experience: 7+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Travel: None | Overtime: ~10% as needed
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not provided

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems up to 38kV.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer who can independently manage complex designs, review engineering deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with customers, manufacturing, project management, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of LV/MV switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, schematics, control circuits, elevation views, plan views, and engineering drawings.
• Design and support electrical protection and control systems and protection schemes.
• Select and specify electrical components, including application and coordination.
• Create and revise drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Interpret customer specifications and provide technical support throughout project execution.
• Provide technical expertise during manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor Design Engineers and Engineering Interns and provide technical guidance on complex projects.
• Support engineering standards, templates, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure designs meet applicable IEC, ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEMA, customer, and company requirements.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience designing switchgear or power distribution equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems up to 38kV.
• Strong experience with electrical protection, control systems, protection schemes, and control circuits.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects from concept through manufacturing and testing.
• Experience reviewing or approving engineering deliverables.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA, ANSI, or similar electrical standards.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of technical responsibility.

Preferred

• Hands-on switchgear experience in manufacturing, testing, commissioning, or field service.
• Experience mentoring or training engineers.
• Experience with customer technical reviews and electrical equipment manufacturing.

Why This Role?

• Senior-level technical ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunity to influence switchgear and power distribution system design.
• Lead and mentor engineers while solving complex electrical design challenges.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customers.
• Stable on-site Monday–Friday schedule with no routine travel.

Screening Questions

1. How many years of experience do you have designing switchgear or power distribution equipment, and what is your experience with LV/MV systems up to 38kV?
2. Describe your experience with electrical protection systems, control systems, protection schemes, and control circuits.
3. Describe a complex engineering project you independently led from concept through manufacturing/testing.
4. What is your experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical?
5. Which electrical standards have you worked with (e.g., IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA, ANSI)?
6. Are you willing to work approximately 10% overtime as needed?
7. What is your current location, and if outside the Enoch, UT area, are you willing to relocate at your own expense?
8. What is your desired base salary/total compensation?
9. Please provide your LinkedIn profile and highest level of education.
10. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, and will you now or in the future require employment-based immigration sponsorship?

Important: This position is 100% on-site in Enoch, Utah. Candidates must be able to reliably work on-site Monday–Friday.