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Powell

Custom-engineered electrical power distribution systems

Lead Electrical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorth Canton, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering role.
  • A BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
  • Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to order material electronically.
  • Advanced drafting and computer-aided design skills.
  • Proficiency with electrical design and circuitry.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
  • Ability to apply the National Electrical Code, American National Standards Institute standards, and other applicable codes.
  • Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization requirements for the specific department and its interfaces with other departments.
  • Basic to thorough understanding of power system applications, relay applications and coordination, and short-circuit studies.
  • Current knowledge of industry codes and standards associated with the department and familiarity with other codes and standards.
  • Understanding of job reviews, including identifying specifications to which Powell should take exception, specifications requiring special attention, and accurately interpreting customer specifications.
  • Ability to check wiring diagrams completed by others.
  • Ability to analyze and answer technical questions from lower-level engineers.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and troubleshoot most customer needs and problems.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to sales, engineering, and inspection on daily problems.
  • Ability to assist with and solve problems for other production engineers on a daily basis.
  • Ability to check completed jobs of other engineers.
  • Ability to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve complex application problems independently, consulting others on the most difficult problems.
  • Ability to design products economically while achieving quality.
  • Membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Ability to learn policies and procedures, work instructions, International Organization for Standardization policies, safety rules and regulations, and vendor products.

Responsibilities

  • Create standard products using customer specifications to design Powell standard products.
  • Design and consult on complex jobs.
  • Read and interpret customer job specifications.
  • Order materials.
  • Create drawings.
  • Transmit drawings to the shop and customer.
  • Interface with sales, customers, and the shop.
  • Create proposal drawings.
  • Check jobs completed by lower-level engineers before they are sent for customer approval.
  • Assign tasks to lower-level engineering personnel as part of work-leader responsibilities.
  • Provide performance feedback and on-the-job training to lower-level engineering personnel.
  • Direct lower-level engineering personnel to appropriate sources of information, products, and vendors.
  • Assist in writing industry codes and standards.
  • Provide technical assistance to sales, engineering, and inspection on daily problems.
  • Assist with and solve problems for other production engineers on a daily basis.
  • Improve existing products through innovation.
  • Assist in publishing articles and attend seminars.
  • Attend in-house and external training sessions.
  • Attend local professional associations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • EIT certification.
  • Professional Engineer license.

About the Company

Powell

Custom-engineered electrical power distribution systems

Powell Industries designs and manufactures custom-engineered electrical equipment and systems for distributing, controlling, and monitoring power in commercial and industrial settings. Its offerings include turnkey packaged solutions, switchgear, transformers, panels, and power monitoring systems delivered through global manufacturing facilities and service centers. The company tailors electrical infrastructure projects and provides installation, commissioning, and ongoing service to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective power delivery. Powell differentiates itself by acting as a single-source provider offering design through service across renewables, industrial, and commercial markets, supported by a global footprint.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1947

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