Switchgear Engineer

The Switchgear Engineer is responsible for developing comprehensive design solutions for low voltage switchboards.

This role involves creating detailed design drawings, BOMs, mechanical layouts, and electrical wiring diagrams.

The engineer will prepare all necessary documentation for regulatory approval, including FAT procedures, technical manuals, and commissioning procedures.

• Develop detailed design drawings for low voltage switchboards. This would include developing BOM’s, mechanical layout drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Develop all required documentation for regulatory approval to include FAT Procedures, Operating and Installation Instructions, Technical Manuals, Commissioning Procedures.
• Work to continually improve designs to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable rules which would include United States Coast Guard and other Regulatory Bodies such as ABS.
• Provide Engineering and technical support to the fabrication team during the manufacturing process and testing.
• Provide Engineering support to the estimating team during the bid process.
• Continually work to stay at the forefront of technology.

• Ability to work with multiple departments while maintaining the Beier culture of professionalism, teamwork and promises kept.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in design documents and regulatory submissions.
• Meticulous approach to verifying compliance and quality standards in all design aspects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documents.
• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other technical tools.

• Related college degree or other appropriate qualifications.
• 5 years + medium and low voltage switchgear experience preferred.
• Experience with Generator Control Packages.
• Experience in engineering, design, and specifying LV electrical equipment, including switchboards.

• Capable of using hands to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, and drawing instruments.
• Precision in handling tools and components during design verification and prototyping.
• Ability to move about within an office environment, attending meetings and collaborating with team members.
• Occasional need to visit manufacturing facilities, which may require walking, standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings.
• Occasionally stand for longer periods during inspections, testing, and meetings.
• Capable of lifting and carrying design materials, documents, and small components weighing up to 50 pounds.