Job Title

Senior Design Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the design, development, and documentation of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems, while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and MCM quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Design Engineers and Engineering Interns.
• Provide guidance on complex design challenges, protection schemes, control circuits, and customer requirements.
• Provide peer reviews of the engineering deliverables of less experienced engineers.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Support engineering training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering standards, templates, and best practices.

Advanced Design Engineering

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical switchgear systems including general requirements, elevation and plan views, one-line diagrams, schematics, and control circuits.
• Lead the selection and specification of electrical components and provide guidance on component application, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Create and revise engineering drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI, UL, IEEE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical designers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and provide technical input during submittal, production, and post-shipment phases.
• Participate in customer technical review meetings and provide engineering expertise during project execution.
• Support resolution of technical issues during manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and post-shipment activities.

Work Environment:

• Functions with a high degree of autonomy and technical authority. Expected to independently manage complex projects while providing guidance and support to other engineers.
• Typical work week - 40 hrs.
• This is an on-site position unless approval is given by management based on a major life change
• Willingness to work 10% overtime as needed.
• Travel is not required for this position.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Qualifications

The successful Senior Design Engineer must:

• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in switchgear and power distribution system design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Independently manage complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and make sound engineering decisions.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills while successfully managing many concurrent projects
• Define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Read and understand contracts, specifications, technical drawings, procedures, and manuals
• Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accept responsibility for own action, and follow through on commitments.
• Use strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills through various stages of each project.

Skills/Knowledge/Traits

• Technical leadership and mentoring ability
• Sound engineering judgment
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Works well under pressure
• Team player

Experience & Education

The well-qualified Design Engineer will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in switchgear or power distribution equipment design.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from concept through manufacturing and testing.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables.
• Experience mentoring or training engineers.
• Advanced understanding of low- and medium-voltage systems (up to 38kV).
• Advanced understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft software
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, testing, commissioning, or field service of switchgear (preferred).