Join a dynamic engineering team focused on high-quality and safe power distribution equipment while contributing both technically and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Electrical Engineer II
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $80,000 – $120,000
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer II to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support electrical design initiatives that ensure high-quality, reliable, and safe power distribution equipment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, dynamic, and ready to contribute both technically and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Perform product-level electrical design, including component selection, thermal system design, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware design.
Apply knowledge in analog and digital circuitry, magnetics, and thermals.
Create engineering and technical design specifications for power protection systems.
Design switchboard power and control circuits.
Develop and manage design documentation such as bills of materials (BOMs) and schematics.
Support integration of third-party devices into power distribution equipment.
Contribute to manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
Provide sustaining engineering support for both new and legacy systems.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of systems and subsystems.
Support product safety certifications with NRTL partners (UL, CSA, IEC standards).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
2+ years of electrical design and development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
Experience designing UL 891 Switchboards.
Knowledge of ECNs, BOMs, documentation systems, AutoCAD, and ERP systems.
Proficiency with electrical engineering tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.).
Experience in three-phase and electrical power systems.
Strong skills in writing, documentation, and communication.
Strong laboratory and problem-solving skills.
Experience with UL, CSA, IEC electrical safety and EMC requirements for power systems.
Experience with environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for commercial and industrial applications.
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