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1mo ago

Lead Electrical Engineer – Switchgear & Power Distribution

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc, LP88048 Skippack, PA

Skippack, PA

1mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Senior AutoCAD

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Based onsite in Skippack, PA, this Lead Electrical Engineer role provides technical leadership for the design, development, and execution of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, while mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional product innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of complete electrical design packages, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and bills of materials.
Act as the primary technical authority for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, control systems, and power distribution equipment.
Review and approve designs to ensure alignment with applicable standards and customer requirements.
Mentor engineers and designers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
Drive continuous improvements to engineering processes, standards, tools, and documentation.
Design and oversee low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centers, controls integration, and protection schemes.
Ensure adherence to IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, and customer-specific standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing, field service, project management, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
Support factory acceptance testing, production troubleshooting, and customer witness testing.
Evaluate project specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical requirements to develop effective engineering solutions.
Partner with estimating teams to support equipment sizing, system configuration, and project feasibility assessments.
Lead technical discussions with customers, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Support proposal development and provide engineering expertise during project planning phases.
Research emerging technologies and evaluate new products, components, and design methodologies.
Participate in new product development and strategic engineering initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of electrical engineering experience with switchgear, power distribution, or related electrical equipment.
Experience leading electrical design efforts and mentoring junior engineering staff.
Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage power systems, protective relays, generator controls, short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc flash mitigation.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Promis-e, and related electrical design software.
Ability to interpret customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and complex electrical requirements.
Extensive knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards.
Experience supporting industrial, marine, energy, oil and gas, utility, or mission-critical infrastructure projects is preferred.
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Technologies

AutoCAD
Promis-e

Work Environment

Office-based engineering environment with frequent collaboration on the manufacturing floor.
Hands-on involvement in production support, testing, and project execution.
Regional travel required to support customers, testing, and project activities.
Opportunity to lead high-impact projects supporting critical infrastructure and power distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with medium-voltage switchgear and protection systems.
Background in mission-critical power, utility infrastructure, industrial automation, or power generation systems.

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