Hubbell Inc

Electrical Design Engineer

Hubbell Inc • $80K — $95K *
Knightdale, NC 27545In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE or related technical degree required
  • 3-5 years of production engineering experience
  • Experience designing low-voltage switchgear bus systems
  • Proficiency in short-circuit, load flow, and voltage drop calculations
  • Skilled at developing single-line diagrams and control schematics
  • Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL, and NEC standards
  • Experience in ISO9001:2015 and ERP operating environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate busbar designs for performance criteria
  • Create control schematics and interlocking logic for switchgear
  • Perform electrical analyses supporting equipment selection
  • Generate detailed engineering deliverables like layouts and BOMs
  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes and workflows
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional interaction
  • Provide technical support during commissioning and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for professional growth in electrical engineering
  • Engagement with complex and innovative engineering challenges
  • Hands-on involvement in product testing and validations
  • Potential to improve manufacturing efficiencies and quality through design
Full Job Description
Job Overview

As a Switchgear Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and engineering of UL 891 low-voltage switchgear systems, with a focus on busbar systems, control schemes, and integrated electrical/mechanical assemblies. This role combines electrical power system design with manufacturability and production optimization to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective products.

A Day In The Life

  • Key responsibilities include developing and validating busbar designs (ampacity, short-circuit withstand, thermal and mechanical performance), creating control schematics and interlocking logic, and ensuring compliance with NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
  • You will perform electrical analyses such as short-circuit and load evaluations, support equipment selection and protection schemes, and generate detailed engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials.
  • In addition, you will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflow, equipment layout, and space utilization to enhance efficiency and product quality for integrated electrical and mechanical systems. This includes close collaboration with fabrication teams on sheet metal design, enclosure integration, and assembly processes.
  • The role requires ownership of multiple concurrent projects, balancing technical design, production schedules, and cost considerations. You will interface regularly with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical issues, support production, and ensure successful project execution.
  • The ideal candidate brings a strong background in switchgear design, bus systems, controls engineering, and mechanical integration, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an independent, fast-paced environment.


What will help you thrive in this role?

  • BSEE or other related technical degree required
  • Minimum 3-5 years' work experience in a production engineering
  • Designed low-voltage switchgear bus systems, including sizing, spacing, and bracing based on ampacity and short-circuit requirements
  • Performed short-circuit, load flow, and voltage drop calculations to validate equipment ratings and system reliability
  • Developed single-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams for switchgear and control panels
  • Engineered busbar layouts and configurations (copper/aluminum) to meet thermal, mechanical, and dielectric performance criteria
  • Created and implemented control logic and interlocking schemes for breaker operation, protection, and safety
  • Selected and specified circuit breakers, CTs/PTs, protective relays, and control components based on application requirements
  • Configured and applied protective relay settings and developed coordination studies using tools such as ETAP or SKM
  • Ensured compliance with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL, and NEC standards for switchgear design and safety
  • Produced bill of materials (BOMs), technical specifications, and customer submittal packages
  • Supported Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), verifying functionality and resolving issues
  • Collaborated with mechanical, manufacturing, and field teams to optimize design for constructability and performance
  • Reviewed vendor drawings and documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications
  • Incorporated arc flash mitigation, grounding, and bonding practices into system designs
  • Managed engineering changes, RFIs, and project deliverables to meet schedule and budget requirements
  • Provided technical support during commissioning and troubleshooting of installed switchgear systems
  • Experience in ISO9001:2015 and ERP operating environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills for developing and functioning in a team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

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About Hubbell Inc

Hubbell Incorporated is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications. Hubbell was founded by Harvey Hubbell as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. It is ranked 602 by Fortune. The company’s reporting segments consist of the electrical segment and the Power segment. Hubbell’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia and maintains sales offices in Singapore, China, India, Mexico, South Korea, and countries in the Middle East. Hubbell was previously headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, and has now moved its headquarters to Shelton, Connecticut. Hubbell Inc. assisted Allied efforts during World War II by manufacturing military vehicle electrical circuits, battery-charging systems for M4 Sherman tanks, power jacks for test meters, vacuum tube sockets for radio communications, and a line of electrical and electronic connectors for aircraft. Hubbell Inc. is in List of S&P 400 companies having stocks that are included in the S&P 400 stock market index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Learn more about Hubbell Inc
Size
18,300 employees
Market Cap
$12.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$351.2 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
HUBB
* Ladders Estimates

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