Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Switchgear

Bpp Mfg; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bpp Mfg in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design, develop, and optimize low and medium voltage power systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, drawings, SOO documents, and technical support for manufacturing and field service to meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous field service experience, knowledge and understanding is a plus.
• Experience with automation, test systems, or high-reliability electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications.
• Create drawings, elevations, and optimize electrical schematics considering power distribution, protection, and control requirements.
• Specify and select electrical components based on performance criteria and project requirements.
• Develop Sequences of Operation (SOO) documents and verify system functionality aligns with the design intent.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the equipment design throughout manufacturing and testing phases.
• Collaborate with test and field service teams to verify operation against the final design and SOO.
• Support Factory Witness Tests by conducting troubleshooting and communicating solutions.
• Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing to optimize production.
• Manage assigned projects from design through validation, coordinating timelines with procurement and production.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Provide advanced design support and propose mitigation strategies for design risks.
• Act as a key technical resource for Sales and PM, assisting in technical proposals and customer meetings.
• Conduct Engineering Review meetings to ensure designs meet client and regulatory specs.
• Create design calculators and internal tools with software team to automate workflows.

Skills

Electrical design

Project mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Power systems knowledge

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Bpp Mfg in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to design, develop, and optimize low and medium voltage power systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, drawings, SOO documents, and technical support for manufacturing and field service to meet customer specifications and industry standards.