Junior Electromechanical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

United Flow Technologies; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking an Electromechanical Design Engineer I to design electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies for low-voltage equipment including UL 891 switchboards and MCCs. The role emphasizes creating electrical schematics, 3D CAD models, and detailed manufacturing drawings in a collaborative setting.

You will work with UL standards, perform design-for-manufacture tasks, and support production with accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• 1–3 years of engineering design or drafting experience.
• Hands-on experience creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience designing for UL 891, UL 508A, and UL 845 compliance.
• Experience developing 3D CAD models of mechanical components or assemblies.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, power distribution and industrial control equipment.
• Familiarity with NEC and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and connection diagrams.
• Develop sub-assembly level electrical designs for switchboards, MCCs, and industrial control panels.
• Prepare electrical component layouts and wiring documentation.
• Select components (breakers, contactors, motors, transformers) for sub-assembly use.
• Update drawings to reflect revisions and customer requirements.
• Collaborate to ensure designs meet standards and specifications.
• Create 3D CAD models of electrical enclosures and MCC structures.
• Develop sheet-metal components, mounting plates, doors, covers, and supports.
• Prepare 2D fabrication drawings from 3D models.
• Design enclosure layouts and mechanical assemblies.
• Develop sheet-metal flat patterns and drawings for manufacturing.
• Revise designs for fabrication and assembly needs.
• Develop 3D busbar models and fabrication drawings with dimensions and holes.
• Coordinate busbar layouts with enclosure designs.
• Maintain up-to-date electrical clearance and current-carrying requirements.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs and manufacturing drawing packages.
• Coordinate with fabrication and production to resolve drawing issues.
• Support senior engineers with design reviews and project requirements.
• Complete general safety and electrical safety trainings.

Skills

Electrical schematics

3D CAD modeling

DC/UL standards awareness

Electrical distribution

NEC familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in ME/EE/CE

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking an Electromechanical Design Engineer I to design electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies for low-voltage equipment including UL 891 switchboards and MCCs. The role emphasizes creating electrical schematics, 3D CAD models, and detailed manufacturing drawings in a collaborative setting.

You will work with UL standards, perform design-for-manufacture tasks, and support production with accurate documentation.