Power Engineer
Listed on 2025-10-08
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
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Brief Description
The Power Engineer has expertise in the design of low and medium-voltage switch gear, switchboard, and panel board. This role is responsible for the selection, design, development, and support of electrical power distribution systems, with a specific focus on low and medium-voltage switch gear products. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience with switch gear sizing, calculations, and design, as well as a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout the production lifecycle.
Summary/Objective
Brief Description
The Power Engineer has expertise in the design of low and medium-voltage switch gear, switchboard, and panel board. This role is responsible for the selection, design, development, and support of electrical power distribution systems, with a specific focus on low and medium-voltage switch gear products. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience with switch gear sizing, calculations, and design, as well as a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout the production lifecycle.
Essential Functions/Accountabilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Switchgear Design & Development:
- Perform system sizing and component selection calculations
- Design, test, and validate low and medium-voltage switch gear products and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as UL, CSA, NEMA, IEC, ANSI, and IEEE.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to integrate control and protection components into switch gear designs.
- Generate and review design documents, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Manufacturing Support:
- Estimate manufacturing hours and resource requirements for quoting and project development purposes, as required.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of switch gear products.
- Provide guidance on the selection of components, materials, and construction methods to optimize quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Address production issues and provide troubleshooting expertise to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Standards Compliance and Testing:
- Ensure all switch gear designs meet relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Perform or lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for switch gear products and systems.
- Conduct failure mode analyses and implement corrective actions to improve product reliability and performance.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance product designs, improve manufacturing processes, and reduce production costs.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in switch gear technology and recommend improvements to existing systems.
- Internal and External Customer Support and Documentation:
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients, sales teams, and field service engineers.
- Develop technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and maintenance instructions.
- Manage customer expectations and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction while achieving assigned project targets.
- Work with the Engineering and Design group to improve processes to achieve productivity goals, improve efficiency, and reduce all forms of waste/scrap.
- Support the Division as requested.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical power distribution, control, and protection systems.
- Experience with materials, insulation systems, and components used in switch gear manufacturing.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Power Systems Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of low and medium-voltage switch gear.
- In depth knowledge of 3 phase circuits and power calculations.
- Proven experience with…
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