Senior Switchgear Design Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Kearny, NJ (Job ID 10066715)

Description

Title: Senior Switchgear Design Engineer
Location: Kearny, NJ
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full Time
Salary: $130K-$140K + Bonus Potential

Summary:
Are you a skilled Sr Switchgear Design Engineer with a passion for designing cutting-edge electrical solutions? We're seeking a talented Engineer to lead the development of custom electrical enclosures, switchgear, and panel boards that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact critical industries such as power, energy, defense, and utilities. If you're ready to bring innovation, problem-solving prowess, and leadership to a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance for design for customer review drawings to meet consumer needs and manufacturing demands
• Ensure they satisfy both user requirements and production standards
• Mentor and help lead a team of engineers
• Design and develop 3D models specific to switchboard assembly
• Participate as an integral member of the technical team, making contributions to product development and design
• Consistently evaluate processes and identify areas for improvement

Required Skills:

• 5-7+ years of design experience specializing in custom electrical enclosures, switchgear, or panel boards
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE or BSME)
• Working knowledge of UL standards such as UL 891, UL 1558, and UL 67 is a plus
• Proven experience in Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboard design, or related product segments
• Experience in power, energy, defense, utilities, or control industries
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent
• Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit breakers, wiring, and busbar routing
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience with engineering teams
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly within cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal, presentation, writing, and computer skills

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement as per Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Willingness to support the company's core values of Customer Focus, Talent, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) employer contribution
• PTO starting on your first day
• Tuition reimbursement

If you are passionate about pioneering designs and ready to make a tangible impact in a leading industry, don't miss this chance. Apply now to become part of a team that values your expertise and ingenuity—your next career move awaits!

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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