Switchgear Design Project Engineer

Rehlko
  • Kohler, Wisconsin
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Why Work at Rehlko

    Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

    Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

    Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

    At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

    What We Offer

    At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
    • Competitive compensation and benefits
    • Work-life flexibility
    • Recognition and rewards
    • Development and career opportunities
    • A safe and inclusive workplace

    Why You Will Love this Job

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Switchgear Design Project Engineer to support our Switchgear Engineering team. This role is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining technical drawings and documentation for low- and medium-voltage switchgear systems. The ideal candidate has strong drafting skills, a solid understanding of electrical design principles, and experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD drawings for switchgear assemblies, wiring diagrams, and layouts
    • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and design requirements into accurate technical drawings
    • Have a technical understanding of circuit design and electrical component functionality. Select project electrical components based on the project specific design requirements and company design standards.
    • Select new parts as required and suggest new parts based on maintaining state-of-the-art awareness of relevant product technologies.
    • Collaborate with electrical engineers and project teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance
    • Update drawings based on engineering changes and revision control processes
    • Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and assist with documentation packages
    • Ensure drawings comply with industry standards, codes, and company guidelines
    • Support manufacturing and production teams by providing clear and accurate design documentation
    • Assist in troubleshooting design issues and implementing improvements
    • Work on special projects as dictated by the needs of the department.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
    • 2+ years of CAD drafting experience, preferably in electrical or switchgear design
    • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, CREO, Promise, SEE Electrical, or similar)
    • Familiarity with electrical schematics, control wiring, and power distribution systems
    • Understanding of low- and medium-voltage switchgear is strongly preferred
    • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    Preferred Skills
    • Experience with panel layout and enclosure design
    • Knowledge of industry standards (UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC)
    • Familiarity with PLM or document control systems
    • Basic understanding of manufacturing proc

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKohler, Wisconsin

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Circuit Designunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Component Selectionunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • PTC Creounmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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