Electrical Engineer II

Paylocity; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with match

Disability and life/AD&D insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Adaptec Solutions in Rochester, NY is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design electrical control systems and panel layouts for standard equipment and moderate-complexity projects. You will independently manage the electrical scope of small projects, size enclosures, protection, drives, and distribution, and deliver complete schematic packages.

The role requires 1–4 years in electrical design, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, and experience sizing panel components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline.
• 1–4 years in electrical design for automated equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience sizing panel components and producing complete schematic packages.
• Participation in safety and compliance reviews.
• Vendor coordination for quotes and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and panel layouts of moderate complexity.
• Size enclosures, disconnects, fuses, breakers, starters and VFDs.
• Create schematics, one-line diagrams and backplane layouts.
• Generate and maintain electrical BOM; export for purchasing.
• Apply NFPA 79 and UL 508A to panel design.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls on integration.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and specifications.
• Conduct field tests and installation support.
• Participate in safety and compliance reviews.
• Assist in reviewing drawings and mentor junior engineers.
• Travel between Adaptec sites in Rochester, NY and Painted Post, NY as needed.

Skills

Independent execution

Cross-functional communication

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

NFPA 70/79/70E

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer II designs electrical control systems and panel layouts for standard equipment and moderate-complexity systems. This role independently manages the electrical scope of small projects — sizing enclosures, protection, drives and distribution, and producing complete schematic packages.

Work is assigned as defined packages with expected outcomes and is reviewed at milestones. The role collaborates with mechanical and controls on integration, works with vendors on quotes and specifications, and supports field installation and testing.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design electrical systems and panel layouts of moderate complexity in AutoCAD Electrical
• Size enclosures, disconnects, fuses, breakers, starters and VFDs
• Create schematics, one-line cable diagrams and backplane layouts
• Generate and maintain the electrical BOM; export for purchasing
• Apply NFPA 79 and UL 508A to panel design
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls on integration
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and specifications
• Conduct field tests and installation support
• Participate in safety and compliance review
• Answer task-level questions from Electrical Engineer I and review their drawings when asked
• Complete one component-guide stub after the project that used it
• Travel between Adaptec engineering sites in Rochester, NY and Painted Post, NY (approximately 90 miles) to support builds, as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience, required.
• 1–4 years in electrical design for automated equipment
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience sizing panel components and producing complete schematic packages
• Participation in safety and compliance review
• Vendor coordination for quotes and specifications

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• Software Applications Required
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Software Applications Desired
• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Hytrol EZLogic
• Codes and Standards — working knowledge appropriate to the level
• NFPA 79
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA 70E
• UL 508A
• Independent execution and task planning within a defined work package
• Communicates designs to cross-functional teams; prepares detailed drawing packages
• Structured problem solving; troubleshoots complex electrical issues independently
• Proposes improvements to hardware designs

MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS:

• Electrical scope of assigned projects delivered independently to plan
• Schematic packages complete and accurate at release; redlines minimal
• BOM accurate against the drawings and the ACADE catalog
• NFPA 79 and UL 508A applied without prompting
• Department naming conventions and preferred parts followed
• One component-guide stub completed after the project that used it

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $90K - $103K. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.