Lead Electrical Engineer (Switchgear Design)

Akkodis is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer (Switchgear Design) (Contract-to-Hire) in St. Petersburg, FL.The Lead Electrical Engineer (Switchgear Design) will lead design teams focused on unique design projects and challenges in the renewable energy industry. The Lead Electrical Engineer will help design schematics for electrical panels and select suitable components for systems such as battery energy storage systems, power conversion systems, or power distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of developing such systems and launching them into production.Pay Range: $90-$115/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Type: 5+ month Contract-to-Hire (Full-time conversion based on performance)JOB RESPONSIBILITIESDesign electrical panel schematics and manufacturing outputs.Lead electrical designs of power systems from concept to productionDevelop product requirements from customer input.Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction.Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, etc.Develop test plans against customer requirements.Debug prototype units using standard lab equipment.Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment.Write manufacturing test specifications.Represent client Design Engineering in technical customer discussions.Maintain industry-leading knowledge of the latest power conversion trends.Perform design reviews.Provide guidance to junior engineers.Recommend projects to develop client capabilities, potentially resulting in patents, technical publications, or white papers EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY REQUIREMENTSA Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.At least 8+ years of relative experience in electrical hardware design is required.Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production.Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCEElectrical panel design using AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Schematics, Eplan, or similar.Expert level knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), UL508A, or IEC equivalents.Design and testing of high-power systems to commercial product compliance standards.Hands-on debugging and testing of power systems using standard lab equipment.Field commissioning of such systems.Successful transfer to manufacturing and commercial product launches.For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to .Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2025-03-03