Electrical Engineer III [84443]

Onward Search; Rancho Cordova (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to join a remote team supporting power systems design. The role is based in Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, full-time and requires 8+ years of experience in electrical or manufacturing engineering.

You will design electrical schematics for switchgear, specify components, and verify control sequences to ensure design intent. You will act as the main technical contact during manufacturing and testing, troubleshoot issues, and support factory witness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical or related engineering fields.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards such as UL, NEC, ANSI, and IEEE.
• Proficiency with electrical design software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.
• Field service experience and familiarity with automation or high-reliability electrical assemblies are advantageous.
• Ability to provide technical mentorship and lead project development from design through validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical schematics for switchgear and switchboards, aligning with customer specifications.
• Select and specify electrical components such as circuit breakers, relays, and transformers based on project standards.
• Prepare and verify control sequences and system functionality in accordance with design intent.
• Act as the main technical contact during manufacturing and testing, troubleshooting issues and supporting factory witness tests.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams to ensure physical system operation matches design specifications and project requirements.

Skills

Technical mentorship

Project leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A leading electrical engineering firm is hiring an Electrical Engineer III to join their remote team supporting power systems design. The position is based in Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, and is a full-time role requiring 8+ years of experience in electrical or manufacturing engineering. This opportunity involves developing electrical designs for power distribution equipment.

The application deadline for this role is 11/03/2026.

Electrical Engineer III Responsibilities:

• Design and develop detailed electrical schematics for switchgear and switchboards, aligning with customer specifications.
• Select and specify electrical components such as circuit breakers, relays, and transformers based on project standards.
• Prepare and verify control sequences and system functionality in accordance with design intent.
• Act as the main technical contact during manufacturing and testing, troubleshooting issues and supporting factory witness tests.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams to ensure physical system operation matches design specifications and project requirements.

Electrical Engineer III Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical or related engineering fields.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards such as UL, NEC, ANSI, and IEEE.
• Proficiency with electrical design software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.
• Field service experience and familiarity with automation or high-reliability electrical assemblies are advantageous.
• Ability to provide technical mentorship and lead project development from design through validation.