Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

CEL • Williamsburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CEL Critical Power is hiring an Electrical Engineer focused on power distribution to design, document, and verify electrical systems across its low-voltage switchgear product range. The role supports CEL’s work supplying the global data center and critical infrastructure industries from its manufacturing facility in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The engineer will interpret client specifications, one-line diagrams, and project requirements and develop compliant electrical schematics and designs for LV switchgear assemblies. Work includes preparing general arrangement drawings with Mechanical Design, selecting and sizing components, performing electrical calculations, and incorporating control logic, interlocking, and communications interfaces as required. Designs must meet applicable UL and IEC standards, client specifications, and internal quality procedures.

The position also maintains bills of materials and project documentation, supports factory acceptance testing, and provides technical assistance to Production during assembly and wiring. The engineer collaborates with Mechanical Design, Project Management, Production, and suppliers to ensure designs meet project, functional, and manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant electrical design experience in the switchgear or power distribution industry.
• Proficiency in EPLAN or equivalent electrical CAD software; EPLAN is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create detailed electrical schematics from client specifications.
• Experience producing and reviewing general arrangement drawings.
• Strong technical interpretation skills for specifications and tender documents.
• Good understanding of electrical component selection, sizing, and integration across LV switchgear product families.
• Familiarity with switchgear, switchboards, RPPs, and custom LV assemblies.
• Strong working knowledge of UL standards, NEC, and three-phase power requirements.
• Understanding of electrical protection principles and power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and design and safety standards including OSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills for working across design, production, and supplier teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently when required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in power systems or switchgear design.
• Experience with control logic, interlocking, and communication interfaces such as Modbus or Profinet.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client specifications, one-line diagrams, tender documents, and project requirements.
• Design low-voltage switchgear and switchboard assemblies in accordance with applicable standards, including relevant UL standards.
• Develop detailed electrical schematic drawings using EPLAN or equivalent electrical CAD software.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings in coordination with the Mechanical Design team.
• Select and size ACBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, protection devices, and busbar systems.
• Perform fault-level and load calculations, cable sizing, busbar rating calculations, and thermal analyses.
• Ensure appropriate coordination and discrimination of protective devices.
• Design control logic, interlocking schemes, and communication interfaces such as Modbus and Profinet where required.
• Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials for electrical designs.
• Support factory acceptance testing procedures and prepare associated technical documentation.
• Maintain structured project documentation throughout the design and delivery lifecycle.
• Verify and document compliance with applicable standards, client specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Provide technical support to Production during panel assembly and wiring, resolving queries promptly and accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding technical clarifications, component selection, and design feasibility.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Project Management, and Production to align designs with functional, assembly, and project requirements.

Benefits

• Structured career development.
• Professional training.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Long-term career progression.
• Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with colleagues across North America.
• Competitive salary and benefits (specific benefits are not listed).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level