Electrical Engineer II

Butcher Power Products; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Butcher Power Products in Rancho Cordova, CA is looking for an Electrical Engineer II to provide technical expertise in the design and development of low and medium voltage power systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams on manufacturing and testing, ensuring compliance with client specifications.

Responsibilities include engineering switchgear designs, optimizing electrical schematics, and managing projects through validation. Strong knowledge of electrical standards and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD Electrical are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Field service experience is a plus.
• Experience with high-reliability electrical assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear.
• Create drawings and optimize electrical schematics.
• Specify and select electrical components.
• Develop Sequences of Operation documents.
• Serve as primary technical contact during manufacturing.
• Collaborate with test and field service teams.
• Support Factory Witness Tests.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing.
• Manage projects from design through validation.
• Assist in technical proposal development.
• Conduct Engineering Review meetings.
• Create design calculators and tools.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Automation systems

Test systems

Electrical design tools

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer II provides technical expertise in the design, development, and optimization of low and medium voltage power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications, developing detailed electrical designs for components.
• Create drawings, elevations, and optimize electrical schematics considering power distribution, protection, and control requirements.
• Specify and select electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, relays, transformers) based on performance criteria, applicable standards and project requirements.
• Develop Sequences of Operation (SOO) documents and verify system functionality aligns with the design intent.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the equipment design throughout the manufacturing and testing phases.
• Collaborate with test and field service teams to verify physical system operation against the final design and written SOO.
• Support Factory Witness Tests (FWT) by conducting troubleshooting and communicating technical solutions.
• Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing to optimize production and industrial engineering practices.
• Manage assigned projects from detailed design through validation, coordinating technical timelines with procurement and production.
• Act as a key technical resource for Sales and Project Management, assisting in technical proposal development and attending customer meetings.
• Conduct Engineering Review meetings to ensure all designs strictly meet client and regulatory specifications.
• Create design calculators and internal tools, coordinating with the software team to automate key engineering workflows and improve team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
• Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a plus.
• Experience with automation, test systems, or high-reliability electrical assemblies preferred.

Core Competencies

• Expert knowledge of applicable electrical standards, including UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and other relevant standards related to switchgear and switchboard electrical design.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, controls, and complex distribution systems.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.