Electrical Designer – Switchgear Designer

The role

The Electrical Designer will support the development of electrical design packages for low and medium voltage switchgear. This role involves assisting with CAD activities, maintaining engineering documentation, and managing part records.

What you will do

• Develop electrical design packages for low and medium voltage switchgear under the direction of a Lead or Design Engineer.
• Assist Electrical Design Engineers with drawing updates, BOMs, and engineering transmittals.
• Support CAD-related activities including updating drawings, redlines, and schematic revisions.
• Support the shop floor under the direction of a Lead or Design Engineer.
• Organize and maintain engineering documentation and reference materials.
• Create and maintain accurate part descriptions in engineering and ERP systems.
• Review and update existing part records to correct inaccuracies and eliminate duplicates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

Required qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Technology Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience reading and producing electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams for switchgear or similar power distribution equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Working knowledge of UL standards applicable to switchgear, NEC, CEC and power distribution equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to design accuracy, documentation quality, and adherence to established engineering processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a custom switchgear, MCC, or power distribution manufacturing environment is desired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

About the company

IEM is a company that builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. They have been operating for 75 years.