Panel Shop Designer

General Job Duties

• Lead and supervise panel shop design and fabrication personnel, including scheduling, hiring, performance management, and day-to-day operations, while obtaining and maintaining UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification.
• Design electrical control panels and related control structures, including layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, component selection, enclosure sizing, and control circuits ranging from 24VDC and 120VAC to limited 480VAC three-phase applications.
• Develop and review quotations, Bills of Materials, drawings, and project documentation while ensuring compliance with UL 508A, NEC, IEC, NFPA, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians, and external organizations to support fabrication, resolve technical issues, incorporate field changes, and deliver customer requirements.
• Perform design reviews, oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), maintain revision control, and promote safe work practices throughout the panel shop environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in control panel design, electrical drafting, or a similar industrial environment, with working knowledge of industrial automation systems, electrical schematics, and wiring practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical codes and standards, maintain project documentation, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across engineering and operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus but not required.
• Ability to review and inspect panels on the shop floor.
• Occasionally lift or move components up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work around electrical equipment safely.

Preferred

• UL 508A panel design experience and/or current or previous UL 508A MTR certification.
• Familiarity with panel shop fabrication processes and basic PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and working within industrial automation, manufacturing, or systems integration environments.