Switchboard Designer - 5K Power

Hays Electrical Services • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

5K Power, a division of 5K Holdings, designs and delivers electrical distribution and power infrastructure solutions. The Switchboard Designer develops electrical design drawings for low-voltage switchboards and related equipment, including controls, junction boxes, troughs, bussed trough ways, transformers, utility sections, and metering assemblies. The role focuses on producing reliable, manufacturable designs that balance cost, operational reliability, and ease of assembly.

The designer creates and maintains project documentation, ensures designs comply with applicable codes and standards, and provides engineering and technical support to manufacturing, testing, field service, and product support teams. The position is part of a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement across the 5K family of companies.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Drafting/CAD, or equivalent practical industry experience in electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Strong familiarity with low-voltage switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, and busway design principles.
• Understanding of electrical component selection, including breakers, switches, metering, CTs/PTs, relays, and busbar configurations.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical standards and codes, including NEC, UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NFPA.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills and a practical approach to design manufacturability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with shop floor personnel, engineers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings for low-voltage switchboards, controls, junction boxes, troughs, and bussed trough ways.
• Optimize designs for low manufacturing costs, operational reliability, and ease of assembly and manufacturing.
• Create, manage, and maintain single-line diagrams, component layouts, elevation drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of materials, submittal packages, construction drawings, and final As-Builts.
• Ensure designs conform to applicable industry codes and standards, including ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and UL requirements such as UL 891 and UL 1558 where applicable.
• Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing, testing, field service, and product support teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Collaborative culture with direct career advancement opportunities across the 5K family of companies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree