Switchgear Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or Electrical Engineering Technology with equivalent experience). 3+ years designing both medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) switchgear, such as metal-clad MV gear, LV switchgear and switchboards, including one-lines, layouts, bus and protection and control wiring. Working knowledge of IEEE C37 switchgear standards, UL listing requirements, NEC and NFPA 70E. Experience programming protective relays, including logic, settings and communications, and reading existing relay logic and settings. Experience with network design for relay and metering communications, including IEC 61850 GOOSE, TCP/IP and Modbus. Must be familiar with switchgear control schemes, relay types, I/O selection and grounding schemes. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Eaton MV products (VCP-W breakers, metal-clad gear) or an OEM integrator program. Experience with PDC / E-house packaging or arc-resistant switchgear. Familiarity with reading coordination, short-circuit and arc-flash studies and designing equipment to their results. Hands-on FAT or field commissioning experience on MV equipment.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a 5 kV and 15 kV metal-clad medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, built from Eaton OEM kits, to its product line. The MV Switchgear Engineer designs, documents and tests these lineups for Seaboard PDC buildings and standalone projects, working closely with the Engineering Manager, estimating and production.