Senior Design Engineer

Job Information

• Job ID: CLI-45733-6
• Job type: Direct hire

Position Summary

The Senior Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and documentation of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems. This role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, supports continuous improvement, and helps ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and MCM quality standards.

The role also supports the Quality Management System (QMS) by helping to:

• Ensure the QMS conforms to ISO 9001:2015.
• Ensure processes deliver their intended outcomes.
• Report QMS performance, improvement opportunities, required changes, and innovations to top management.
• Promote customer focus.
• Maintain the integrity of the QMS.

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.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering deliverables prepared by less experienced engineers.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Support engineering training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain 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, including AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, such as IEC, ANSI, UL, and 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 the resolution of technical issues during manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and post-shipment activities.

Work Environment

• Work with a high degree of autonomy and technical authority.
• Independently manage complex projects while providing guidance and support to other engineers.
• Typical workweek: 40 hours.
• This is an on-site position unless management approves an alternative arrangement based on a major life change.
• Willingness to work approximately 10% overtime as needed.
• Travel is not required for this position.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise in switchgear and power distribution system design.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make sound engineering decisions.
• Effective communication skills for explaining technical concepts to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to read and understand contracts, specifications, technical drawings, procedures, and manuals.
• Ability to approach others tactfully, respond well under pressure, treat colleagues with respect and consideration, take responsibility for their actions, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills throughout all project stages.

Skills and Knowledge

• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Sound engineering judgment
• Decision-making
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Positive, collaborative approach
• Strong work ethic
• Time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Team collaboration

Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Seven or more 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 38 kV.
• Advanced understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards, including IEC, IEEE, UL, and NEMA.
• Hands-on experience in switchgear manufacturing, testing, commissioning, or field service preferred.