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Lead Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

$152K - $159K/yr

The Lead Electrical Engineer will create/review models and BOM's for power distribution equipment ... Lead the design and development of comprehensive electrical packages for switchgear projects (e.g ...

Lead Electrical Engineer

Greenwood, SC · On-site

$97K - $143K/yr

The Switchgear Modernization division of EESS designs and manufactures custom solutions that allow for the modernization of both LV and MV equipment. The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for ...

The Switchgear Modernization division of EESS designs and manufactures custom solutions that allow for the modernization of both LV and MV equipment. The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for ...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Company Name: MG Engineering D.P.C. Location: New York City, NY ... Oversee emergency, standby, and optional standby generators, paralleling switchgear and generator ...

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Company Name: MG Engineering D.P.C. Location: New York City, NY ... Oversee emergency, standby, and optional standby generators, paralleling switchgear and generator ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead electrical switchgear engineer in the United States is $156,341.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $160,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lead Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

Panelmatic
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

$152K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Lead Electrical Engineer. The Lead Electrical Engineer will create/review models and BOM's for power distribution equipment including Metal-Clad Switchgear, Metal-Eclosed Switchgear and Panelboards.

Job Duties:

  • Lead the design and development of comprehensive electrical packages for switchgear projects (e.g., one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs).
  • Conduct a technical review of project
  • Release bill of material for purchasing and fabrication
  • Receive new product designs, product modifications and implement new designs/changes into production engineering systems
  • Provide support to product development for modeling and DFM (design for manufacturing)
  • Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and configurations
  • Provide support to manufacturing regarding product and project questions and issues
  • Provide technical support purchasing and strategic sourcing as required
  • Mentor others on the engineering team
  • Interact with mechanical engineering, project management and customers as required
  • Communicate job status, including possible issues, with supervisor
  • Support the creation and maintenance of engineering systems and processes
  • Supervise the team as needed

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in medium voltage switchgear design or equivalent
  • BS in Electrical Engineering degree required
  • Knowledge of control circuits, transfer schemes, differential schemes, PT/CPT load calculations
  • Experience in front elevation, three-line and one-line creation
  • Experience turning quote and customer specifications and drawings into a complete drawing and documentation package ready for customer and construction
  • A strong understanding of the mechanical design of switchgear
  • A strong understanding of internal wiring of switchgear
  • Familiarity with ANSI, NEC and UL standards
  • Passion for mentoring and guiding new engineers
  • Preferably experience in leading teams
  • AutoCAD and SolidWorks required
  • Strong organizational and time management skills required
  • Ability to work in a multi project multitask environment with changing priorities required
  • Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
  • US work authorization without sponsorship required
  • Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
  • Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
  • 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
  • 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
  • 401K benefits
  • Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
  • PTO and paid holidays provided
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive wages
  • Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years