Senior Electrical Engineer

Bold New Solutions - BNS Power; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Challenging projects

Job summary

Bold New Solutions - BNS Power is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to design and support electrical equipment for mission-critical applications. Hybrid work options with potential travel to the Sumter, SC facility are available.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering and 8+ years in power systems or related design, with knowledge of low/medium voltage systems, PLCs, and industry protocols. PE license is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering (or related field).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or related design.
• Experience with low/medium voltage power systems or switchgear.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• PE license or registration is preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical equipment including low and medium voltage switchgear, relay panels, and motor control systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, documentation, and technical specifications.
• Support production teams during assembly, wiring, and testing of equipment.
• Collaborate with customers to develop technical solutions and support new project proposals.
• Participate in design reviews, system validation, and implementation of design improvements.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and engineering processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate Need - Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems - Hybrid

At BNS Power, we design and deliver critical power solutions that support reliable and safe operations in demanding environments. Our team provides complete lifecycle support — from engineering and manufacturing to installation, maintenance, and system upgrades — ensuring our customers’ power systems perform when it matters most.

We are growing and looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design and support electrical equipment such as low and medium voltage switchgear, motor controllers, relay panels, and control systems used in mission-critical applications.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, production, and customer teams while contributing to complex power system projects from concept through delivery.

The preferred candidate will be located in South Carolina or the surrounding region, with the ability to travel to our Sumter, SC facility as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Design and engineer electrical equipment including low and medium voltage switchgear, relay panels, and motor control systems
• Develop electrical schematics, documentation, and technical specifications
• Support production teams during assembly, wiring, and testing of equipment
• Collaborate with customers to develop technical solutions and support new project proposals
• Participate in design reviews, system validation, and implementation of design improvements
• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and engineering processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or related product/system design
• Experience working with low or medium voltage power systems or switchgear
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial communication protocols
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and customer teams

Experience in the Following Areas is a Plus

• Power system components such as protection relays, automatic voltage regulators, governors, and synchronization systems
• PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, or function block)
• Communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, CANbus
• Industry standards including MIL, ABS, ANSI, IEEE, IEC
• Equipment qualification for shock, vibration, or EMI
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Why Join BNS Power?

At BNS Power, you’ll work alongside a team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Our engineers play a direct role in developing solutions that keep critical power systems operating safely and reliably.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects

BNS CULTURE

Join BNS Power and be part of a team that’s powering and connecting what protects America.

At BNS, we value our people and their personal and professional growth. We believe that our core values of mission first, integrity always, service beyond self, excellence in execution, innovation for resilience, diversity as strength, and partnership-driven create an environment where people can build fulfilling, long-term, careers.

BNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).