Electromechanical Design Engineer 2 - Power Distribution Equipment

Salary Range: 110000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What you'll do:

Electrical Design & Schematics

Develop electrical single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and connection diagrams.

Design electrical layouts for switchboards, motor control centers, and industrial control panels.

Develop power distribution and motor control circuits.

Select and specify circuit breakers, contactors, motor starters, transformers, protective devices, and associated electrical components.

Prepare electrical bills of materials (BOMs), wire schedules, component lists, and manufacturing documentation.

Review customer specifications and ensure designs meet applicable electrical requirements.

3D Mechanical Design & Enclosure Engineering

Develop detailed 3D CAD models of switchboard enclosures, MCC structures, and industrial control panel assemblies.

Design sheet-metal components, including cabinets, doors, covers, mounting plates, partitions, structural frames, and equipment supports.

Create complete 3D equipment assemblies showing electrical components, busbars, wiring spaces, and mechanical arrangements.

Develop fabrication-ready 2D drawings, including dimensions, material specifications, tolerances, and sheet-metal flat patterns.

Design enclosures for manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and assembly.

Develop general arrangement drawings, sectional views, mounting details, and equipment layouts.

Account for equipment accessibility, ventilation, component clearances, and installation requirements.

Busbar System Design

Design and model copper and aluminum busbar systems for low-voltage switchboards and motor control centers.

Develop three-dimensional layouts of main, distribution, neutral, and grounding busbars.

Design busbar supports, insulators, mounting arrangements, and interconnections.

Prepare detailed busbar fabrication drawings, including bend locations, hole patterns, dimensions, and material specifications.

Evaluate busbar spacing, electrical clearances, current-carrying capacity, thermal considerations, and short-circuit bracing requirements.

Coordinate busbar designs with enclosure structures and electrical component layouts.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

Prepare complete engineering drawing packages for manufacturing and assembly.

Coordinate electrical schematics with 3D mechanical models to ensure design consistency.

Develop and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and engineering records.

Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, quality, and production teams to resolve design issues.

Review designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.

Support engineering changes, equipment inspections, and production troubleshooting.

Training Requirements

General safety training required by the company.

Electrical safety awareness training, if the role will be near energized equipment

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited University.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience designing electrical power distribution equipment, industrial control panels, switchboards, and motor control center equivalents.

Demonstrated professional experience independently developing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for electrical switchgear.

Demonstrated experience creating 3D models and production drawings for fabricated electrical enclosures or equipment assemblies.

Experience designing and detailing busbar arrangements and associated support structures.

Understanding of sheet-metal fabrication methods, mechanical assembly, and manufacturing tolerances.

Working knowledge of electrical power distribution, three-phase systems, protective relaying, and industrial control equipment.

Familiarity with applicable UL 891, UL 845, and NEC requirements.

CAD Software

Proficiency in a 3D mechanical CAD platform such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Fusion 360.

Proficiency in an electrical drafting/design platform such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, or EPLAN.

Ability to develop both 2D engineering drawings and detailed 3D assemblies.

Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of engineering design experience in the manufacturer of switchboards, MCCs, switchgear, or industrial control panels.

Direct design experience with UL 891 switchboards and UL 845 motor control centers.

Experience with busbar sizing, mechanical bracing, short-circuit forces, and thermal considerations.

Experience with custom electrical enclosures, sheet-metal fabrication, and busbar manufacturing.

Knowledge of UL equipment construction requirements, electrical clearances, and enclosure ratings.

Experience supporting UL compliance evaluations, inspections, and equipment testing.

Experience working in an engineered-to-order electrical equipment manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically proficient, hands-on design professional with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical design.

This individual must be comfortable creating electrical schematics, developing 3D enclosure models, designing busbar systems, and producing complete engineering packages for manufacturing.

Applicants must have prior experience personally developing electrical schematics and 3D mechanical designs.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit for extended periods and to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors for CAD design and drawing work.

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stoop, including while on the production floor.

Frequently required to lift and move light materials, such as drawings, binders, and small components, up to 10–15 lbs.

Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25–50 lbs, such as sample parts, busbar sections, or component assemblies.

Must be able to read detailed drawings and schematics on screen and in print. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to distinguish colors.

Must be able to communicate in person, by phone, and by video with coworkers and production staff.

Occasionally required to climb, kneel, or crouch to inspect equipment, such as switchboards, MCC sections, or enclosures under assembly.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Regular time (for example 10–25%) in a production and manufacturing environment, with exposure to noise, metal fabrication (laser, punch, bend, weld), dust, and moving equipment.

Must wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes, when on the shop floor.

Occasional site visits or travel, only if applicable.