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Full Time Switchgear Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our client is seeking a Low Voltage Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer to support the design, engineering, and implementation of low voltage power distribution and switchgear systems for ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$141.50K - $173K/yr

Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage ... Engineering Standards: Develop and maintain the department's electrical design standards ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$141.50K - $173K/yr

Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage ... Engineering Standards: Develop and maintain the department's electrical design standards ...

The Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing facility ... switchgear, control panels, fire suppression systems, etc.). * Review contractor submittals, RFIs ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$141.10K - $172.50K/yr

Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage ... Engineering Standards: Develop and maintain the department's electrical design standards ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hingham, MA · On-site

$79.70K - $108K/yr

... switchgear, and power control equipment . Role involves 3D solid modeling in Creo/ProE , enhancing ... Bachelor's in mechanical engineering. * 2+ years' experience in mechanical design/R&D for ...

Jr Mechanical Design Engineer

Anderson, SC · On-site

$69.60K - $94.30K/yr

Brief • To work in a global engineering environment supporting design activities for new product development, improvement projects, and switchgear/LVA product lines. • To work on project ...

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How much do full time switchgear design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time switchgear design engineer in the United States is $110,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Switchgear Design Engineer vs Electrical Design Engineer?

AspectFull Time Switchgear Design EngineerElectrical Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentPower plants, substations, manufacturing facilitiesBuilding projects, industrial plants, infrastructure
Industry UsagePower distribution, energy sectorConstruction, manufacturing, infrastructure

The main difference is that a Full Time Switchgear Design Engineer specializes in designing switchgear systems used in power distribution, while an Electrical Design Engineer has a broader focus on electrical systems across various industries. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in related environments, but their specific responsibilities and project focus differ.

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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Vertiv Group Corp.

Pelzer, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Vertiv rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

316th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical power systems and infrastructure for data center environments, ensuring system reliability, code compliance, and continuous operation of mission-critical facilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer (EE) on assigned projects from pre-sales to final commissioning stage.
• Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Design optimal UPS power systems and/or DC Power Systems based on customer equipment/IT loads.
• Design of switchgear configurations and control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.
• Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources.
• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to satisfy the application.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.
• Manage and Support contracted integration companies to provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for electrical design aspects of the solution
• Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners - General contractors or architects to create a construction document set.
• Work with Vertiv's business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate electrical equipment such as UPS, Switchgear, Generator, DC power system, etc.
• Provide detail sizing analysis of Standby Emergency generators based on type of loads - capacitance, inductance, motor loads, high/low inertia loads, UPS, lighting, etc.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Review and approve electrical product submittals.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
• Quality control during integration of electrical systems
• Support for all on site integration support
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
• Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of electrical systems.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits and start-up as needed.
• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or possesses acceptable experience and subject knowledge
• Professional engineering (PE) License - optional
• Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear.
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and equipment specifications
• Understanding of the current version of the National Electrical Code
• Interpreting customer specification requirements.
• Have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
• Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proven leadership and problem solving skills.
• Proven Project Management skills
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
• 5% - 10%
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Promote Clear and Transparent Communication
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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