Electrical Systems Engineer - Power and Controls
$125,000–$140,000 year
On-siteAlameda, California, United States
Job Summary
Support the design, integration, testing, and execution of industrial electrical systems, covering medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, control-system hardware, and technical documentation. Read, develop, and maintain electrical drawings including single-line and schematic diagrams, while performing electrical calculations and equipment sizing for transformers, switchgear, and power-distribution panels. Review vendor submittals for compliance, participate in design reviews, and assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of electrical and control-system hardware. Conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and startup activities using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic power supplies. Prepare technical records, test reports, and procedures while following applicable engineering processes, safety requirements, and codes. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and startup phases of projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
- Approximately 3–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, infrastructure, or similar environment
- Experience developing technical specifications for medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment
- Experience working with electrical equipment vendors, contractors, or system integrators
- Experience performing electrical calculations and sizing, including cables, breakers, lighting, conduits, and related electrical equipment
- Experience reading and developing electrical single-line and schematic diagrams
- Familiarity with industrial power-distribution equipment and electrical system interfaces
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation
- Willingness to participate in hands-on testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field-support activities
- This role is on-site and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ several times per week
Desired Qualifications
- Basic experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Basic experience with LTspice, MATLAB, or comparable engineering and simulation tools
- Exposure to Ignition Automation, PLCs, industrial automation, or SCADA systems
- Experience installing or deploying PLC and automation hardware
- Familiarity with medium- or low-voltage electrical distribution systems
- Previous laboratory, internship, academic-project, or hands-on technical experience
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