Real OEM Protection Experts
Designed for Critical Protection Decisions
As switchgear and protection systems recruiters, we connect electrical OEMs with the engineers, product leaders, and service experts who keep high-voltage environments safe and reliable. We work with manufacturers whose portfolios span arc-flash-rated switchgear, intelligent relays, and advanced circuit protection, products that sit at the center of grid stability, industrial uptime, and critical power applications.
The leaders we place are accountable for protection strategies that balance safety, availability, and cost: defining product roadmaps, leading multi-site engineering teams, and steering go-to-market execution for MV and HV switchgear, breakers, and relays. They understand how standards, specifications, and installed-base realities shape buying decisions, and they build portfolios that utilities, industrial owners, and EPCs trust for the long term.
Industry Knowledge
Aligned with Utility and Industrial Protection Buyers
We partner with OEMs building medium- and high-voltage switchgear—air-insulated, gas-insulated, and hybrid—along with metal-clad lineups, vacuum and SF₆ breakers, and digital protection relays for industrial plants, T&D substations, and mission-critical facilities where outages are unacceptable.
As switchgear and protection systems recruiters, we understand application and protection engineers who customize relay schemes, coordinate curves, and tune settings to standards like IEEE C37, IEC 62271, and NERC while managing arc-flash mitigation, SF₆ phase-down, retrofit constraints, and the shift from simple equipment supply to true grid protection partnership.
Specialized Roles We Fill
Focused on Grid Protection Leadership
We connect OEMs and technology providers with engineering, product, and commercial leaders who own switchgear and protection portfolios from concepts through lifecycle support. These are the people responsible for turning protection philosophies and customer requirements into solutions that install cleanly, coordinate correctly, and perform under fault conditions.
Success Stories
Real People, Real Impact
Having worked with Nanette, I would recommend her. From the first time that we interacted it was apparent that she cares not just about the role that she is filling but also the individual.
The little things such as her check ins and her cultivating relationships are some of the items that set her apart.
Multi-site manufacturing General Manager
Finding strong electrical engineer candidates was proving to be a challenge for us. That’s when we brought in Nanette. After sharing our needs and expectations, she quickly got to work. In just about two weeks, she presented a highly qualified candidate. We interviewed him, brought him on board, and he’s been excelling ever since. Nanette’s dedication to both her clients and candidates is evident, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of top-tier team members.
Marketing Manager
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nanette Foster for more than twenty years and can say with full confidence that she is one of the most talented and dedicated employment recruiters in the industry. Nanette has a true gift for identifying top-tier talent and aligning it with the unique needs of each organization she partners with.
President & CEO
Nanette’s personalized approach sets her apart; she takes the time to truly understand both the client and the candidate, going beyond resumes and job descriptions to ensure a meaningful and lasting fit. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to build genuine relationships make her an invaluable resource in the hiring process.
President & CEO
Whether supporting large-scale recruitment efforts or filling highly specialized roles, Nanette consistently delivers with efficiency, grace, and a deep sense of integrity. She’s not just a recruiter, she’s a trusted partner, advisor, and friend.
I highly recommend Nanette to any company or individual looking for an expert in talent acquisition who leads with heart, strategy, and results.
President & CEO
Nanette’s approach is thoughtful, detailed, and truly candidate focused. She takes the time to understand both the individual and the role, ensuring a strong match. Working with Nanette was a smooth and positive experience from start to finish. I highly recommend working with Nanette.
General Manager
Nanette is a passionate person that helped with my recruitment process. I greatly recommend her! Thanks for everything Nanette.
Electrical Test Engineer
I met Nanette in 2010, and through out these years, she has helped me multiple times professionally and personally. Her ability to marry innovative ideas with customer needs led to key decisions that significantly boosted our company… Ethically and professionally, Nanette will always be there for you. I highly recommend working with Nanette. You will never regret putting your trust and needs in her.
Engineering Director
Built on Industry Insight
Recruiting That Understands Protection Mandates
We focus on leaders and specialists charged with turning switchgear and protection strategies into measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and performance. Every search is anchored in clear mandates, reduce outage frequency and duration, modernize legacy protection schemes, launch new digital relay platforms, and strengthen your position on approved vendor lists and standards committees.
Our process looks past title and credential lists to evaluate how candidates perform in real conditions: complex coordination studies, tight outage windows, multi-vendor integration, and failures that demand clear root-cause analysis. We align protection talent with your standards, installed base, and commercial goals so each hire moves your grid protection portfolio—and your customer relationships—forward.
Precision
We align candidate experience with your exact voltage class, application environment, and standards, so new leaders can step into your protection strategy without a learning curve
Credibility
Candidates trust our approach because we take the time to understand the products, standards, and applications they work with every day. This helps us represent roles accurately and align expectations.
Speed
Our network allows us to move quickly on critical searches, especially for field service and project-based roles where delays directly impact outages, projects, and revenue.
Fit
We vet for long-term alignment across technical depth, commercial expectations, and industry culture, building teams that stay, grow, and continue shaping your switchgear and protection roadmap.