
Electrical Power Design Engineer – Level II
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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 product‑level electrical design for power distribution and protection systems, including component selection and system integration
- Contribute to thermal analysis, mechanical packaging considerations, and interconnection design
- Apply engineering principles related to analog and digital circuits, magnetics, and thermal behavior
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications
- Design power and control circuitry for switchboards and associated electrical equipment
- Support integration of externally sourced components into larger electrical assemblies
- Assist in the development of test procedures, technical reports, and manufacturing documentation
- Provide engineering support for both new designs and existing product platforms
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems during lab testing or production activities
- Participate in compliance and certification efforts aligned with UL, CSA, and IEC safety standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical design, development, or a closely related engineering role
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Experience designing or supporting switchboards (UL 891 or similar standards)
- Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECNs), BOM management, and documentation control systems
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or comparable electrical design tools; exposure to ERP systems is a plus
- Hands‑on experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers)
- Understanding of three‑phase power systems and industrial electrical applications
- Knowledge of UL, CSA, and IEC requirements, including EMC and electrical safety standards
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
- Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving ability
- Exposure to environmental, reliability, or safety considerations in commercial or industrial products
Benefits
- Hybrid and remote‑flexible work structure
- Opportunity to work on complex, real‑world power system applications
- Collaborative, engineering‑driven culture with involvement across the full product lifecycle
- Strong potential for long‑term growth within a technically focused organization
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designpower distribution systemsthermal analysisanalog circuitsdigital circuitscomponent selectioncircuit designtroubleshootingtest proceduresBOM management
Soft Skills
technical writingcommunication skillsanalytical problem-solvingdocumentation controlteam collaborationattention to detailadaptabilitycritical thinkingtime managementinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringUL certificationCSA certificationIEC certification