Power Systems Engineering Director

Switchboard Engineering Manager

Location: Marietta, OH Employment Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $160,000+ annually (based on experience and qualifications) Position Overview A growing engineering and manufacturing environment is seeking an experienced Switchboard Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of low-voltage power distribution solutions supporting critical infrastructure and data center applications.

This leadership role combines technical oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and team management responsibilities to ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with customer and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in switchboard or power distribution system design along with proven success leading engineering teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Leadership & Organizational Impact Provide direction, mentorship, and technical leadership to electrical and mechanical engineering professionals

Establish performance expectations related to design quality, project execution, accountability, and engineering excellence

Support employee development through coaching, training, and professional growth initiatives

Drive improvements in engineering workflows, standardization efforts, and department efficiency

Foster collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and operations teams

Power Distribution Engineering Oversight Lead the engineering development of low-voltage switchboard and power distribution products

Support projects involving equipment designed to UL 891 and UL 1558 requirements

Ensure solutions align with customer specifications, one-line diagrams, project requirements, and operational objectives

Guide engineering decisions involving bus configurations, breaker arrangements, metering systems, protection strategies, and controls integration

Promote scalable design practices that improve consistency across multiple projects

Manufacturing & Commercial Collaboration Partner with production teams to ensure engineering designs support efficient fabrication and assembly processes

Work closely with estimating and business development teams on technical proposals, bills of material, and quotation activities

Participate in customer-facing discussions, design reviews, and technical presentations

Coordinate with procurement and supply chain personnel regarding component selection, sourcing strategies, and vendor support

Help ensure technical deliverables support commercial objectives and project execution requirements

Compliance, Validation & Quality Systems Maintain adherence to applicable UL, NEC, and industry standards associated with power distribution equipment

Support factory acceptance testing, witness testing, validation activities, and engineering verification processes

Ensure engineering documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained

Promote quality-focused practices throughout engineering and manufacturing operations

Support certification requirements and ongoing compliance initiatives

Project Delivery & Strategic Execution Manage engineering priorities within multiple concurrent projects and production schedules

Identify technical, operational, and project risks early in the development cycle

Implement mitigation plans to support project success and customer satisfaction

Contribute to large-scale infrastructure and critical-power initiatives from concept through delivery

Support broader business objectives through strategic planning and operational leadership

Required Qualifications Demonstrated success leading engineering teams within electrical manufacturing, power systems, switchgear, or switchboard environments

Strong technical background involving low-voltage switchboards, switchgear assemblies, or related power-distribution equipment

Familiarity with UL 891 and/or UL 1558 standards and associated compliance requirements

Ability to review, guide, and approve complex engineering documentation and electrical system designs

Experience supporting technical proposals, bill-of-material development, and quotation processes

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sales, procurement, and customer-facing functions

Proven ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments

Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering efforts supporting critical power distribution systems within a technically advanced environment. It is an excellent fit for professionals who enjoy mentoring teams, influencing engineering strategy, and collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact infrastructure solutions.