About this opportunity
HIA-LI lists this Electrical Design Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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-to-order 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
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Who can apply
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