Electrical Design Engineer 

Hauppauge, NY (on-site)

Full-time

Relocation assistance available 

Position Summary 

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5–10 years of experience designing low- and/or medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution equipment. The engineer will translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable switchgear designs; produce one-line diagrams, layout and fabrication drawings, and bills of material; select protective devices; and support production and testing through release. This is a hands-on design role in a fast-moving engineered-to-order shop, reporting to the Engineering Manager. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Design low- and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution assemblies to UL 891 and/or UL 1558, from customer specification to released drawing package 

• Prepare one-line diagrams, three-line and control/wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and bills of material 

• Perform or review short-circuit, coordination, and load calculations; select and apply molded case and power circuit breakers, disconnects, metering transformers, and copper bus 

• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, and applicable UL standards; support UL construction reviews and witness testing • Use 2D/3D CAD to create models and drawings for customer projects, enclosures, and bus work 

• Review customer specifications and submittals; respond to technical questions from customers, consulting engineers, and inspectors in coordination with the sales team 

• Support production during build — resolve design questions on the floor, disposition nonconformances, and drive design changes that reduce cost or lead time 

• Write and execute test protocols and final test reports for completed equipment 

• Contribute to engineering standards, templates, and process discipline as the department grows 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university 

• 5–10 years designing low- or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, or power distribution equipment 

• Working knowledge of UL 891 and/or UL 1558, NEC, NEMA, and ANSI/IEEE standards 

• Experience preparing one-line diagrams and performing short-circuit and protective device selection/coordination 

• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or Inventor) and Microsoft Office 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in an engineered-toorder environment 

• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, production, and management Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience at a switchgear or power equipment manufacturer such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB/Hitachi Energy, ASCO Power Technologies, Powell Industries, Myers Power Products, Vertiv, or similar 

• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower) 

• Familiarity with sheet metal design, copper bus fabrication, and GD&T 

• Experience supporting UL file maintenance, witness testing, or field labeling fits

Submit application to: celine@hraroundtheclock.com