Engineering Manager - Electrical Power Systems

Sterling Engineering; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Engineering Manager – Electrical Power Systems to lead a multi-site engineering team responsible for medium-voltage switchgear and substation equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering and engineering management, driving process improvements and overseeing a diverse team across multiple locations.

This high-impact role involves technical direction, team development, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to work in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience required.
• 5+ years in a leadership or engineering management role.
• Strong background in medium-voltage switchgear and substation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and validation of switchgear.
• Serve as technical SME for protection & control systems.
• Manage and develop a distributed engineering and test team.

Skills

Medium-voltage switchgear experience

Knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC standards

Electrical engineering leadership experience

Engineering process improvement

OEM, EPC, or utility/power systems experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Title

Engineering Manager – Electrical Power Systems

Location

Los Angeles, CA (Relocation assistance available)

Compensation

$180,000 – $190,000/year

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and standard full benefits package (client‑provided benefits to be confirmed/inserted)

Must have Skill Set

• Medium‑voltage switchgear and substation engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEC standards
• Electrical engineering leadership experience (multi‑site preferred)
• Engineering process improvement experience
• OEM, EPC, or utility/power systems experience preferred
• Willingness to travel to Dallas and Ontario, Canada

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Electrical Power Systems to lead a multi‑site engineering team responsible for medium‑voltage switchgear, PDUs, protection & control systems, and substation equipment. This role oversees approximately 15 engineers and technical staff across the U.S. and Canada and reports to the Director of Engineering.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with deep expertise in power systems, switchgear, and substation engineering, combined with strong engineering management experience and a track record of driving process improvements. This role partners closely with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, testing, and project management to ensure high‑quality, manufacturable designs and successful project execution.

This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for technical direction, team development, and cross‑site engineering consistency.

Job Duties

• Lead design, development, testing, and validation of switchgear, PDUs, and substation systems
• Serve as technical SME for protection & control and power distribution systems
• Manage and develop a distributed engineering and test team
• Drive engineering process improvements and standardization across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance with UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and industry standards
• Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical, and project teams to improve design for manufacturability
• Oversee engineering schedules, budgets, and resource planning
• Support hiring, training, and development of engineering staff
• Travel to Dallas and Ontario sites to support and develop teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• 5+ years in a leadership or engineering management role
• Strong background in medium‑voltage switchgear and substation systems
• Experience with protection & control / relay systems
• Knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEEE, and NEC standards
• Proven leadership and process improvement experience
• OEM, EPC, or utility experience preferred