Power Engineer

Summary

The Power Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and support of electrical power distribution systems, focusing on low and medium-voltage switchgear products. Key responsibilities include switchgear design and development, manufacturing support, standards compliance and testing, continuous improvement, and internal and external customer support.

Essential Functions/Accountabilities

• Switchgear Design & Development: Perform system sizing and component selection calculations, design, test, and validate switchgear products and systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Manufacturing Support: Estimate manufacturing hours and resource requirements, work with manufacturing teams, provide guidance on component selection, materials, and construction methods, address production issues, and troubleshoot.

• Standards Compliance and Testing: Ensure designs meet relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards, conduct FAT and SAT, perform failure mode analyses, and implement corrective actions.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance product designs, improve manufacturing processes, and reduce production costs, stay updated on switchgear technology advancements, and recommend improvements.

• Internal and External Customer Support and Documentation: Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance, develop technical documentation, manage customer expectations, and contribute to high customer satisfaction.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of electrical power distribution, control, and protection systems.
• Experience with materials, insulation systems, and components used in switchgear manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 3 phase circuits and power calculations.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools, such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, and other electrical design and development software.

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 switchgear.
• Master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Competencies

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• High-level organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Proactive "Get It-Want It-Have the Capacity to do It" (GWC) mindset.
• Commitment to honoring and delivering results.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work environments, including customer sites and on-site visits.
• Regular travel by airplane and automobile.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, and safety-toed boots.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting, working at a computer or similar device.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Willing to be on call and respond to customers.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Passport or able to obtain one.