Job Details

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will elevate your career and make a significant impact by leading projects that craft cutting-edge solutions for diverse clients. The Lead Electrical Engineer holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a focus on power, will be the “technical face” on projects from concept to completion. You will be working with clients to design custom Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear & Control Solutions to meet their technical specifications and quality standards within the constraints of the budget and the schedule. Additionally, a Lead Electrical Engineer stays updated on industry trends, and provides recommendations for process improvements and technological advancements. Finally, you will join a team that fosters a supportive environment, continuous learning and development where your expertise will not only be appreciated but recognized and rewarded.

Minimum Qualifications

•BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in an Engineering role

• Advanced drafting/ACAD skills

• Advanced proficiency in electrical SWGR design and control schemes.

• Advanced proficiency in understanding power system and relay applications as applied to switchgear products

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects, schedules and budgets in a fast-paced environment

• Solid organization, communication, presentation and planning skills

• Experience in carrying out engineering development types of tasks and addressing production

issues

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a cross-functional team environment

• Highly self-motivated in working on “first-of-its-kind” projects that require resilience and tenacity

• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level problems

• Solid understanding of one-line and three-line drawings, control schematics, and point to point

wiring diagrams

• Familiarity with power distribution equipment (three phase systems, relays, transformers, control

switches, etc.)

• Strong understanding of 480V through 38kV electrical distribution and switchgear operation

• Familiar with applicable sections of the National Electric Code and other codes and standards such as IEEE, ANSI and UL

• Able to form and apply cost competitive techniques to develop the most cost-effective solution for the engineered to order product

• Possess a strong customer service commitment

• Proficient at project specification and drawing reviews (i.e., acquired knowledge of specification

items that Powell should take exception to and specification items that require special attention;

able to accurately interpret client specifications, etc.)