Judge Direct Placement · 3 weeks ago
Medium Voltage Switchgear Engineer
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yrJudge Direct Placement is seeking a Medium Voltage Switchgear Engineer to support the design, development, and lifecycle management of MV switchgear and protection systems. This role involves hands-on engineering and collaboration to ensure power-protection solutions meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Joseph Christopher Polito
Responsibilities
Design and develop medium‑voltage switchgear systems including metal‑clad, metal‑enclosed, and pad‑mounted configurations
Create and review engineering documentation such as single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, wiring schematics, BOMs, and equipment layouts
Perform electrical calculations including short‑circuit analysis, arc‑flash studies, load flow, and protection coordination
Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are optimized for buildability, cost, and quality
Support customer‑facing engineering activities including technical presentations, RFQ responses, and solution customization
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEEE, UL, NEC, ANSI, and utility‑specific requirements
Oversee testing and validation of MV switchgear, including FAT, type testing, and field troubleshooting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, safety, and manufacturability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
MUST HAVE experience in mechanical and electrical projects/design
MUST HAVE MEDIUM VOLTAGE experience
Provide design direction for customer review drawings to meet consumer needs and manufacturing demands
Previous experience mentoring and leading a team of mechanical engineers
Develop and design 3D models specific for switchboard assembly
Experience in electrical systems, circuit breakers, component wiring, and busbar routing
Actively contributes to product design as a member of the technical team on product development projects
Regular adherence to procedures in the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Continuous assessment of opportunities for improvement
Embrace and support the 5 Core Values of Customer Focus, Talent, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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