
Electrical Design Engineer – Power Systems
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Perform electrical design at the product level, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection design
- Apply knowledge of analog/digital circuits, magnetics, and thermal systems
- Develop technical specifications for power protection and distribution equipment
- Design switchboard power and control systems
- Create and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Support integration of third-party components into electrical systems
- Assist with manufacturing documentation, testing procedures, and technical reporting
- Provide ongoing engineering support for both new and existing products
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems in a hands-on capacity
- Assist with product compliance and safety certifications (UL, CSA, IEC standards)
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical design and development
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Experience with UL 891 switchboard design
- Familiarity with ECNs, BOM management, documentation systems, AutoCAD, and ERP platforms
- Experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical distribution
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Hands-on lab experience with strong troubleshooting abilities
- Familiarity with UL, CSA, and IEC safety and EMC standards
- Understanding of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for industrial and commercial systems
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designanalog circuitsdigital circuitsthermal systemspower protectiondistribution equipmentswitchboard designtroubleshootingthree-phase power systemstechnical writing
Soft Skills
communication skillsdocumentation skillstroubleshooting abilities
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringUL certificationCSA certificationIEC certification