Senior Electrical Engineer – Industrial Power & Automation

Blue Bridge People; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Blue Bridge People is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead power systems design for large-scale material handling and automation projects. You will develop 3-phase and single-phase power distributions, create schematics, and ensure NEC compliance across installations.

In this role you will collaborate with mechanical, software, and project management teams, mentor junior engineers, and help standardize design practices while supporting commissioning and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial or material handling systems.
• Deep understanding of EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET communication protocols.
• Strong knowledge of VFD selection, programming, and interface design.
• Extensive experience with sensor technologies, encoders, safety circuits, and safety devices, including light curtains, safety relays, E-stops, and safety PLCs
• Thorough understanding of NEC and its application to industrial installations
• Experience with 3-phase and single-phase power distribution system design
• Proven ability to conduct in-field installation audits and ensure code compliance
• Proficiency in electrical design software, including AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent
• Experience developing electrical schematics, panel layouts, device layouts, control architectures, and permit-ready design documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Design all power and electrical systems related to material handling projects, including 3-phase and single-phase power distribution systems
• Develop electrical layouts, schematics, and panel standardization for material handling applications
• Design modular and scalable power distribution systems that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Establish best practices for panel placement, grounding, and safety circuit design
• Develop single-line diagrams, power distribution schematics, and panel schedules to support facility and equipment power neeeds
• Work with industrial communication networks utilizing EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET protocols
• Specify, configure, and integrate Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and their associated interfaces within material handling systems
• Select, specify, and integrate sensors, encoders, safety circuits, and all safety devices in accordance with applicable safety standards
• Develop complete electrical design packages including power, schematic, panel design, and field device integration
• Conduct in-field installation audits to verify compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and NEC code requirements
• Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals
• Audit electrical system designs to identify opportunities and develop superior solutions
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with the National Electrical Code / NFPA 70 and other applicable standards
• Stay current with NEC code revisions, NFPA updates, and industry regulatory changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and project management to deliver fully integrated solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical and controls engineers
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities as needed
• Develop and maintain electrical design standards and best practices
• Support development of electrical implementation documentation and ensure effective knowledge transfer
• Develop specifications and repeatable design standards to support scalable project delivery

Skills

5+ years experience

Industrial comms: EtherCAT/Ethernet/IP

VFDs: selection & programming

Sensors & safety devices

NEC knowledge

Power distribution design

AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN

Panel design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Blue Bridge People is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead power systems design for large-scale material handling and automation projects. You will develop 3-phase and single-phase power distributions, create schematics, and ensure NEC compliance across installations.

In this role you will collaborate with mechanical, software, and project management teams, mentor junior engineers, and help standardize design practices while supporting commissioning and startup activities.