Coordinated Designs & Controls ยท 1 day ago
Electrical Design Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCoordinated Designs & Controls, an affiliate of Electro-Mechanical LLC, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Metal Clad Switchgear Division in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for developing electrical designs, schematics, drawings, and bills of material that support our power distribution products while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Consumer Goods
Hiring Manager
Matt Smith, M.B.A
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical power and control schematics for metal-clad switchgear, low-voltage switchgear, low-voltage motor control centers (MCCs), and medium-voltage motor control equipment
Produce accurate electrical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD based on engineering input, specifications, and standard design practices
Work closely with drafting resources to develop, review, and finalize drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
Review customer orders, RFQs, and project documentation to ensure design requirements are fully understood
Participate in RFQ, quote, and order reviews, providing application-level engineering support to sales and project teams as needed (this is not a sales role)
Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and, when required, assist with customer discussions related to design scope and technical details
Review approval drawings prior to customer release and manufacturing drawings and BOMs prior to shop release
Verify that all design output complies with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering guidelines (ANSI, UL, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, MSHA, and applicable local codes)
Collaborate daily with Project Engineers, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to resolve design issues and support production needs
Enhance manufacturing efficiency by developing designs that support safe, repeatable, and consistent assembly processes
Assist in the development and maintenance of design standards, templates, and best practices
Participate in cost-reduction, design improvement, standardization, and documentation improvement initiatives
Manage assigned engineering tasks and projects to meet schedule commitments and deliverables
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
Adjust working hours as needed to support production schedules or project timelines
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in power distribution equipment design
At least 5 years of electrical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or OEM environment
Hands-on experience developing power and control schematics for electrical equipment
Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Strong ability to read, interpret, and produce accurate electrical drawings with close attention to detail
Experience coordinating with designers or drafters to complete drawing packages and BOMs
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to self-check work for accuracy and completeness
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
Ability to work independently in a small-team environment with limited structure and supervision
Adjust working hours as needed to support project and business requirements
Preferred
Experience with metal-clad switchgear, low-voltage switchgear, low-voltage MCCs, and medium-voltage motor control systems
Application engineering experience supporting sales teams, RFQs, or customer technical inquiries
Familiarity with UL, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NEMA standards applicable to power distribution equipment
Prior experience working for an OEM or manufacturer of switchgear or motor control products
Company
Coordinated Designs & Controls
Coordinated Designs & Controls, Inc, located in Houston, TX since 1994, provides, manufactures and integrates electrical apparatus.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase