Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Control & Protection Cabinet Design

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical control and protection cabinets. This position focuses on component selection, cabinet layout, wiring design, and compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate enjoys iterative design, works comfortably with cross‑functional teams, and applies thorough knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements to deliver reliable, manufacturable designs. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Requirements

B.S in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 5+ years experience with electrical cabinet or control panel design
Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications
Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management
Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements
Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards
Ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation, or industrial controls
Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations, and environmental ratings (NEMA/IP)
Experience using electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes
Interest in iterative design and continuous improvement
Familiarity with MIL Standards

Responsibilities

Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematic development, panel layout, wiring, grounding, and labeling
Select electrical components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Apply proper creepage and clearance requirements for high‑voltage and high‑current components
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes
Participate in design reviews and support design iteration and continuous improvement
Collaborate with component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification teams
Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and production transition
Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and certifications
Assist with regulatory reviews, audits, and certifications as required