Electrical Design Engineer I

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Starting Salary: From $80,000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I to support the development and enhancement of electrical power distribution equipment. This role will contribute to product design, engineering documentation, testing, and technical support while working with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and compliant electrical solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation who enjoys hands-on problem solving, product development, and power systems design.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical product design activities, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware design.
• Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, magnetics, and thermal management concepts.
• Develop engineering specifications and technical documentation for power protection systems.
• Design switchboard power and control circuits.
• Create and maintain engineering documents, including schematics and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Assist with the integration and qualification of third-party devices used in power distribution equipment.
• Participate in hardware design reviews to evaluate product performance and reliability.
• Develop and support customer and manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for both new and existing power protection products.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on testing and analysis.
• Support product safety certifications and testing with regulatory organizations, including UL, CSA, and IEC standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD drafting software.
• Experience designing power distribution systems or equipment, including:
• Power Distribution Units (PDU)
• Static Transfer Switches (STS)
• Remote Power Panels (RPP)
• Switchboards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using electrical engineering tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and related test equipment.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical power distribution.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong laboratory skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.

What You'll Bring

• A strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
• Attention to detail when creating designs and technical documentation.
• Interest in supporting innovative power distribution technologies and product improvements.