
Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Power Distribution (Switchboards)
Qualdoc
Posted 18 days ago
Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Power Distribution (Switchboards)
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $160,000+ annually, based on experience
Role Overview
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of low-voltage switchboard systems supporting data center applications. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical oversight, ensuring high-quality designs that meet customer, safety, and performance requirements.
This position works closely with manufacturing, sales, and customers to drive efficient execution, technical accuracy, and continuous improvement across engineering operations.
### Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of electrical and mechanical engineers focused on switchboard design
- Establish clear expectations for accountability, ownership, and timely project delivery
- Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows
- Oversee the design of low-voltage switchboards (UL 891 and UL 1558 where applicable)
- Ensure alignment with customer requirements, one-line diagrams, and system performance needs
- Guide system configurations including breakers, bus systems, controls, metering, and protection schemes
- Support product standardization and scalable design practices
- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are efficient and production-ready
- Work with sales and estimating teams to support quoting, BOM development, and technical alignment
- Engage directly with customers for design reviews, technical discussions, and issue resolution
- Coordinate with supply chain on component selection and vendor alignment
- Support commercial efforts to ensure accurate and constructible equipment proposals
- Ensure designs meet applicable standards such as UL and NEC, along with data center requirements
- Support factory witness testing, validation, and commissioning activities
- Maintain documentation related to certifications, testing procedures, and design validation
- Manage engineering schedules to meet fast-paced project timelines
- Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the design process
- Support project teams in executing large-scale data center initiatives
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives
Design Oversight & Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Quality, Compliance & Testing
Project & Program Management
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Strong background in low-voltage power distribution or switchboard design
- Experience with UL 891 and/or UL 1558 standards
- Ability to review and guide complex electrical system designs
- Experience supporting quoting, BOM development, and technical proposals
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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