Electrical Engineer III

Butcher Power Products; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Butcher Power Products in Rancho Cordova, California is looking for an Electrical Engineer III to provide advanced technical expertise in designing and optimizing power systems. In this role, you will mentor junior engineers and serve as the primary technical contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing electrical components, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and providing technical support to manufacturing. This position requires a strong background in electrical engineering and proficiency with relevant design tools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
• Previous field service experience is a plus.
• Experience with automation and test systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications.
• Create drawings, elevations, and optimize electrical schematics.
• Specify and select electrical components based on performance criteria.

Skills

Expert knowledge of electrical standards

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge of power distribution systems

Education

Previous experience in Electrical Engineering

Experience with high-reliability electrical assemblies

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer III provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, and optimization ofoflow and medium voltage power systems. The Electrical Engineer III serves as a technical mentor to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

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.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Provide advanced design support, proactively identifying design risks and proposing viable mitigation strategies.
• 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.