Switchgear Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Saint Petersburg, FL that is seeking a Switchgear Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical designs of high-power systems from concept to production
• Assist in business capture efforts, including estimations and planning
• Develop product requirements from customer input
• Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction
• Design system wiring diagrams, electrical panel schematics, cable and manufacturing outputs
• Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, short circuit current limit calculations, etc.
• Develop test plans against customer requirements
• Debug prototype units using standard lab equipment
• Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment
• Write manufacturing test specifications
• Represent Design Engineering team in technical customer discussions
• Perform design reviews
• Provide guidance to junior engineers

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
• At least 8+ years of relative experience in electrical hardware design is required
• Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production
• Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Schematics, Eplan, etap, Solidworks Electrical, or similar
• Expert level knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), UL508A, or IEC equivalents
• Design and testing of high power systems to commercial product regulatory compliance standards
• Hands on debug and testing of high voltage power systems (=480V) using standard lab equipment
• Field commissioning of such systems
• Successful transfer to mass manufacturing and commercial product launches
• Exposure working with PLCs and industrial communication protocols
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or power converter standards such as UL9540, UL1741, or UL1973 is desired, but not required The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role.

We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

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