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Power Design Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

As Power Design expands into mechanical work, we are looking for a Piping General Foreman to play a critical leadership role in the success of our new projects. This means we'll need someone to ...

Electrical Trainee

Brownsville, TX ยท On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Power Design is all about hands-on training and collaboration, and with the mentorship of our seasoned Electrical Foremen, this position be deeply involved in the installation of electrical systems ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

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As Power Design expands into mechanical work, we are looking for a Pipefitter Foreman to play a critical leadership role in the success of our new projects. This means we'll need someone to ensure ...

Electrical Trainee

Round Rock, TX ยท On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Power Design is all about hands-on training and collaboration, and with the mentorship of our seasoned Electrical Foremen, this position be deeply involved in the installation of electrical systems ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

Lead and manage schematic design, Bills of material, power tree, drawings, board layout, and cross-functional design reviews * Lead power bring-up, debugging, and support for manufacturing assembly ...

Dallas, Texas Job Type: Full-Time Contract We are actively hiring an experienced Power Analysis Engineer with expertise in Synopsys Power Analysis and Physical Design flows. Required Skills: Strong ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

Foremen at Power Design not only have access to innovative technologies in the field - including fully-equipped iPads - they also travel to our 16,000-square-foot training facility for customized ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Power Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Design Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and power systems, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional certification such as a PE license. Proficiency with simulation software like SPICE, CAD tools, and familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE) are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you collaborate effectively and address complex design challenges. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative power solutions that meet project and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Power Design roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Power Design often encounter challenges such as balancing efficiency with cost constraints, ensuring compliance with evolving safety standards, and integrating new technologies into existing systems. Working closely with cross-functional teams, such as project managers and field engineers, helps address these issues by facilitating effective communication and collaborative problem-solving. Staying updated with industry trends and investing in ongoing training are also key strategies for overcoming technical and regulatory challenges in this field.

What is Power Design?

Power Design refers to the process of planning, creating, and optimizing electrical power systems for buildings, infrastructure, or electronic devices. This includes designing circuits, selecting components, ensuring safety and efficiency, and meeting regulatory standards. Professionals in power design work on projects ranging from commercial and residential buildings to industrial facilities, focusing on reliable and sustainable energy solutions. The field often requires expertise in electrical engineering, energy management, and the latest technologies in power distribution.

What is the difference between Power Design vs Electrical Designer?

AspectPower DesignElectrical Designer
CertificationsPE, NICET, OSHAPE, NICET, OSHA
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilitiesArchitectural firms, engineering offices
Industry UsagePower systems, electrical infrastructureBuilding electrical layouts, lighting

Power Design professionals focus on designing electrical power systems for large projects like industrial plants and power distribution. Electrical Designers often work on building-specific electrical layouts, including lighting and wiring plans. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, Power Design roles are more specialized in power systems, whereas Electrical Designers handle broader building electrical design tasks.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Power Design jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Power Design job openings:
Infographic showing various Power Design job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution.
Principal Engineer, Power Design

Principal Engineer, Power Design

Celestica International LP

Austin, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Req ID: 133602
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Austin
Summary
The Principal Power Engineer develops new electrical systems/circuits for various applications. Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, and capture them in schematics and system specifications. Test, simulate, validate and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.
The Principal Power Engineer works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • Work autonomously and take initiatives to manage team priorities
  • Provide technical guidance and support to Staff and Sr. engineers
  • Design, develop and implement technical solutions for complex projects. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
  • Propose innovative solutions for performance, reliability, and features of system or product.
  • Global SME with comprehensive knowledge and industry recognition. Provides technical leadership and direction to a global team of engineers.
  • Reviews and interprets customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
  • Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop and lead deployment strategies and plans.
  • Lead and manage schematic design, Bills of material, power tree, drawings, board layout, and cross-functional design reviews
  • Lead power bring-up, debugging, and support for manufacturing assembly, and deployment
  • Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)
  • Lead relationships with key vendors and partners.
  • Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations, and share within team
  • Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
  • Analyze and create reports and documentation of specifications, design, testing, debugging, and etc.
  • May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Refer to technical skills below
  • Considered a Subject Matter Expert in the area of power design, such as single/multi-phase DC/DC converter, point-of-load converter, LDO, MOSFETs, magnetics, hot-swap circuitry of how-swap controller, load switches, current sense circuit and amplifier, and etc
  • Experienced in designing power systems for networking, compute, or storage products
  • Experienced in high-current, low-voltage power subsystems for CPU, GPU, ASIC, SoC, and FPGA
  • Experienced in PCB stack-up, power planes, and tools used to simulate voltage gradients
  • Familiar with schematic capture and CAD layout tools or equivalent ones
  • Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as SIMPLIS, PSPICE, and LTSPICE, or equivalent tools
  • Experienced with end-to-end power delivery network design, and simulation using circuit simulation tools, Sigrity PowerDC/SI, ANSYS SIWave or equivalent, and board level correlation
  • Knowledge of high-density power modules and Vertical Power Delivery (Knowledge on Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR) is a plus)
  • Experienced with power integrity evaluation
  • Experienced with design and troubleshooting of power management interfaces such as PMBus, AVS, SVID and SVI2/3.
  • Experienced with defining specifications and validation of power connectors, cable assemblies and fuses
  • Familiar with NPI hardware design and deployment cycle
  • Experienced with development of test automation for power validation that is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to present to various audiences effectively

Physical Demands
  • Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
  • Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
  • Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience
  • 11+ years' releveant work experience with 3+ in a leadership capacity.

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Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.