BY Recruiting · 8 hours ago
Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Switchgear) | Relocation Paid
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBY Recruiting is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power distribution and industrial electrical systems to join their rapidly growing manufacturing organization. This hands-on role focuses on designing and delivering custom electrical power distribution solutions for industrial customers, requiring regular collaboration with customers and manufacturing teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ben Joseph
Responsibilities
Design custom and scalable electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear and power distribution centers
Translate customer requirements into safe, reliable, and manufacturable electrical designs
Develop electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD
Support product standardization efforts while maintaining flexibility for customer-specific needs
Design and support low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, typically up to approximately 35kV
Apply best practices related to: Power reliability and redundancy, Generator transfer systems, Medium-voltage switchgear and distribution equipment
Contribute technical expertise for mission-critical applications such as data centers and heavy industrial environments
Spend regular time on the manufacturing floor (typically up to ~2 hours per day as needed) to: Support fabrication, assembly, and testing, Troubleshoot electrical issues, Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with production capabilities, Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning activities as required
Work directly with customers, sales, and project teams to clarify technical requirements
Provide technical guidance throughout the lifecycle of a project—from concept through delivery
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and delivery timelines
Qualification
Required
Typically 5–15 years of electrical engineering experience (flexible based on skill set)
Strong background in one or more of the following: Power distribution systems, Switchgear, Industrial controls, Electrical systems for data centers, oil & gas, utilities, or heavy industrial applications
Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation
Experience with medium-voltage systems (up to ~35kV) is highly valued
Familiarity with generator transfer systems
Familiarity with electrical redundancy and reliability concepts
Familiarity with custom electrical equipment design
Preferred
Experience in application engineering or manufacturing-support environments is strongly preferred
Experience with synchronous (sync) transfer systems is a strong differentiator but not required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is common, but not required
Open to candidates with Electrical Engineering Technology
Open to candidates with Mechatronics
Open to candidates with two-year technical degrees
Open to candidates with equivalent hands-on industry experience
Practical experience is valued over academic pedigree
Company
BY Recruiting
Why Choose BY Recruiting? BY Recruiting was founded by Ben and Tony, who bring over 20 years of combined experience in the staffing industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase