Electrical Engineer – Medium Voltage Power Distribution

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience: 4+ years of power distribution design experience

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Medium Voltage Power Distribution for a direct hire opportunity in Plano, TX. This position will support the design and engineering of custom switch gear, switchboards, and power distribution systems for industrial, utility, and mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with medium‑voltage (MV) equipment in the 5kV–35kV class
, including switch gear and protective relaying, along with experience performing or leading short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash studies
.

This role will collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, testing, quality, and field service teams to develop safe, reliable, code‑compliant, and manufacturable power distribution solutions.

• Design and engineer custom medium‑and low‑voltage switch gear, switchboards, and power distribution systems.
• Develop electrical designs for 5kV–35kV medium‑voltage equipment
  , including switch gear and protective relaying applications.
• Analyze project proposals, customer requirements, specifications, and bid packages to develop appropriate power distribution solutions.
• Perform or lead short‑circuit, protective device coordination, and arc‑flash studies
  .
• Develop and interpret electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Develop engineering drawings and electrical documentation using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works Electrical
  .
• Select and specify electrical components based on system requirements, applicable codes, equipment ratings, and project specifications.
• Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate alternative components and design solutions based on performance, availability, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to reduce system complexity, manufacturing costs, and production lead times.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and production teams to develop practical and manufacturable solutions.
• Support manufacturing, testing, quality, and field service teams throughout design implementation.
• Troubleshoot technical, manufacturing, testing, and field‑related engineering issues.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, and other industry requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional engineering responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial, utility, or mission‑critical power distribution design
  .
• Demonstrated experience with medium‑voltage equipment (5kV–35kV class).
• Experience with medium‑voltage switch gear and protective relaying.
• Experience performing or leading short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash studies
  .
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works Electrical
  .
• Experience interpreting electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics, layouts, specifications, and customer drawings.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of:
• NEC (NFPA 70)
• NFPA 70E
• IEEE C37 series
• IEEE 1584
• UL switch gear and switchboard standards
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, production, testing, quality, and field personnel.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective written and verbal…