Electrical Engineer II - Power Systems & Controls Design

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer II designs, develops, and supports electrical power distribution and control system products, including control enclosures, low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, transfer switches, and related control systems. This role supports products throughout the lifecycle, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, quality, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and develop power distribution, switchgear, transfer switch, and control system solutions for standard and engineered-to-order products.

· Create and maintain electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, bills of material, relay settings, and technical documentation.

· Perform electrical calculations such as load analysis, short-circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, protective device coordination, and arc flash assessments.

· Support product improvements driven by customer requirements, manufacturing feedback, quality initiatives, and field experience.

· Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, project, and controls engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

· Validate designs through testing, inspections, and technical reviews.

· Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including UL 508A, UL 891, UL 1008, NEC IEEEC 37.20, and NFPA 70E.

· Investigate product, manufacturing, and field performance issues and implement effective engineering solutions.

· Support product certifications, UL inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.

· Mentor junior engineers and participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and design discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

· 8+ years of electrical design or product engineering experience.

· Experience with power distribution equipment, switchgear, transfer switches, industrial control systems, or motor control systems.

· Strong working knowledge of UL and NEC requirements applicable to power distribution equipment.

· Experience supporting engineered-to-order products and cross-functional project teams.

· Medium-voltage switchgear design experience and/or MTR certification is a plus.

Technical & Professional Skills

· Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk products.

· Strong understanding of power distribution systems, protection schemes, grounding, controls, and equipment integration.

· Knowledge of PLCs, relays, HMIs, communication protocols, and industrial automation concepts.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

· Self-motivated with strong ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.