Electrical Engineer I

Location: 3249 Quality Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Department: Electrical Engineering

Location Type: IN_OFFICE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Assist (and develop under guidance) in the engineering and design of switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications, supporting the development of detailed electrical designs for components under senior engineer direction.
• Support the creation of drawings, elevations, and electrical schematics considering power distribution, protection, and control requirements.
• Assist (and develop under guidance) in the specification and selection of electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, relays, transformers) based on performance criteria, applicable standards, and project requirements.
• Support the development of Sequences of Operation (SOO) documents and assist (and develop under guidance) in verifying system functionality against design intent.
• Assist (and develop under guidance) senior engineers throughout the manufacturing and testing phases, supporting technical coordination for assigned equipment designs.
• Support collaboration with test and field service teams to verify physical system operation against the final design and written SOO.
• Assist (and develop under guidance) with Factory Witness Tests (FWT) by supporting troubleshooting activities and communicating observations to the engineering team.
• Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing under the direction of senior engineers, contributing to the optimization of production and industrial engineering practices.
• Support assigned project tasks within the design and validation phases, assisting (and developing under guidance) with technical coordination between procurement and production as directed.
• Assist (and develop under guidance) the engineering team in supporting Sales and Project Management with technical inquiries and proposal preparation.
• Participate in Engineering Review meetings, developing familiarity with client and regulatory specifications as they apply to switchgear and switchboard design.
• Support the development and maintenance of design calculators and internal tools, contributing to engineering workflow improvement efforts.

• Entry-level or early-career experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
• Previous field service exposure or coursework in power systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation, test systems, or electrical assemblies is preferred.

• Foundational knowledge of applicable electrical standards, including UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and other relevant standards related to switchgear and switchboard electrical design.
• Developing knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, controls, and complex distribution systems.
• Basic proficiency or coursework experience with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.