Electrical Design Engineer

About the Role

As a Switchgear Design Engineer, you will design and engineer UL 891 low-voltage switchgear systems, focusing on busbar systems, control schemes, and integrated electrical/mechanical assemblies. This role combines electrical power system design with manufacturability and production optimization to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate busbar designs (ampacity, short-circuit withstand, thermal and mechanical performance).
• Create control schematics and interlocking logic.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Perform electrical analyses such as short-circuit and load evaluations.
• Support equipment selection and protection schemes.
• Generate detailed engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflow, equipment layout, and space utilization to enhance efficiency and product quality for integrated electrical and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams on sheet metal design, enclosure integration, and assembly processes.
• Own multiple concurrent projects, balancing technical design, production schedules, and cost considerations.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical issues, support production, and ensure successful project execution.
• Engineer busbar layouts and configurations (copper/aluminum) to meet thermal, mechanical, and dielectric performance criteria.
• Create and implement control logic and interlocking schemes for breaker operation, protection, and safety.
• Select and specify circuit breakers, CTs/PTs, protective relays, and control components based on application requirements.
• Configure and apply protective relay settings and develop coordination studies using tools such as ETAP or SKM.
• Produce bill of materials (BOMs), technical specifications, and customer submittal packages.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), verifying functionality and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and field teams to optimize design for constructability and performance.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Incorporate arc flash mitigation, grounding, and bonding practices into system designs.
• Manage engineering changes, RFIs, and project deliverables to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and troubleshooting of installed switchgear systems.

Requirements

• BSEE or other related technical degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in production engineering.
• Designed low-voltage switchgear bus systems, including sizing, spacing, and bracing based on ampacity and short-circuit requirements.
• Performed short-circuit, load flow, and voltage drop calculations to validate equipment ratings and system reliability.
• Developed single-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams for switchgear and control panels.
• Experience in ISO9001:2015 and ERP operating environment.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for developing and functioning in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, etc.).

About the Company

Hubbell Incorporated creates critical infrastructure solutions that power communities, people, and the planet. The company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. Hubbell solutions support the transition to a more reliable, resilient, and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) provides critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories, and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire, and manage power.