Electrical Engineer III

Bpp Mfg; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bpp Mfg in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design, develop, and optimize low and medium voltage power systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, drawings, SOO documents, and technical support for manufacturing and field service to meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications.
• Create drawings, elevations, and optimize electrical schematics considering power distribution, protection, and control requirements.
• Specify and select electrical components based on performance criteria 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 manufacturing and testing phases.
• Collaborate with test and field service teams to verify operation against the final design and SOO.
• Support Factory Witness Tests by conducting troubleshooting and communicating solutions.
• Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing to optimize production.
• Manage assigned projects from design through validation, coordinating timelines with procurement and production.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Provide advanced design support and propose mitigation strategies for design risks.
• Act as a key technical resource for Sales and PM, assisting in technical proposals and customer meetings.
• Conduct Engineering Review meetings to ensure designs meet client and regulatory specs.
• Create design calculators and internal tools with software team to automate workflows.

Skills

Electrical design

Project mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Power systems knowledge

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer III provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, and optimization oflow 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:

• 8+ years 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.

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, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.