
Mid-Level 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
- Execute electrical design tasks at the product level, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical integration support, and interconnect design
- Apply working knowledge of analog and digital circuits, magnetics, and thermal management
- Develop technical specifications and engineering documentation for power protection and distribution systems
- Design switchboard power and control circuitry
- Create and maintain design records, including schematics and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Assist in integrating third-party components into electrical systems
- Support the creation of manufacturing documentation, test plans, and engineering reports
- Provide ongoing engineering support for both new product development and existing systems
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems through hands-on analysis
- Assist with product certification processes in coordination with NRTL standards (UL, CSA, IEC)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- At least 2 years of experience in electrical design or product development
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Experience working with UL 891 switchboards
- Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECNs), BOM management, and documentation systems
- Experience using AutoCAD and ERP platforms
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical distribution
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Proven problem-solving ability in laboratory or testing environments
- Familiarity with UL, CSA, and IEC safety and EMC standards
- Understanding of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements in commercial or industrial application.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designanalog circuitsdigital circuitsthermal managementpower protection systemsswitchboard designtroubleshootingtechnical writingproblem-solvingthree-phase power systems
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam collaborationattention to detailanalytical thinkingadaptabilitytime managementcritical thinkingorganizational skillscreativityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringNRTL certification (UL, CSA, IEC)