Industrial Electrical Equipment Specialist

Company Description

Carronade provides turnkey engineered industrial electrical packages with a focus on motor control systems, power distribution centers, and transformers. Carronade’s expertise spans design, engineering, and implementation of complex electrical systems for a range of industrial environments. Team members collaborate closely with customers to tailor solutions that meet specific operational and safety requirements. Joining Carronade offers the opportunity to work with advanced electrical technologies and contribute to innovative energy and control projects.

Role Description

The Industrial Electrical Equipment Specialist will work full time in a hybrid capacity based in Houston, TX.

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for the technical evaluation, vendor coordination, and quality assurance of major electrical equipment packaged into Carronade's power distribution and control center buildings. This role bridges the gap between sales, engineering, and project management. Responsibilities include ensuring that quoted and purchased equipment meets project specifications, that vendor proposals are technically sound and cost-competitive, and that purchase orders and engineered data packages are accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

Equipment Scope

• Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Transformers
• Custom Electrical Panels (VFDs and other equipment)
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Qualifications

• Degree/certification requirements: Electrical Engineering degree, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical equipment (switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS) in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and evaluate technical drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals
• Strong vendor management and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable working across sales, engineering, and project management functions

Growth Opportunities (Preferred, Not Required)

• Develop deep working knowledge of product offerings and differentiators across vendors (Toshiba, Eaton, Square D, Allen-Bradley, ABB, and others).
• Strengthen vendor relationships to improve pricing, lead times, and business terms for Carronade.
• Develop standardized processes and documentation for this scope of work as it matures within the company.
• Take on team leadership responsibilities as the department grows and additional headcount is added.