Switchboard Design Engineer

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Switchboard Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. In this role, you'll own the customization and delivery of switchboard designs from concept to manufacturing release. You’ll leverage your CAD expertise and deep knowledge of UL 891 standards to develop mechanical and electrical prints that meet rigorous quality and safety benchmarks. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment and enjoy bringing electrical infrastructure to life, this is the role for you.

Where you’ll work

If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel to one of our hub offices.

Responsibilities

Customize switchboard designs based on customer specifications and project requirements

Work with our product and engineering teams to translate designs into accurate manufacturing prints

Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891 and other applicable standards

Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders

Review and verify all drawings to ensure clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements

Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines

Communicate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve any issues quickly

Requirements

Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering

3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment

Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks

Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Bonus points

Familiarity with North American electrical and manufacturing standards

Familiarity with UL 67, PDU, or medium voltage switchgear design

Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891

Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management ( Solidworks PDM)

Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment

Understanding of modular data center or infrastructure products

Benefits

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter benefits

Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate