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Job Title: Power Systems Design Engineer (Mid-Level)
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000
Position Summary
We are looking for a mid-level Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of power distribution and protection systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on engineering and technical collaboration in a fast-moving environment.
You will contribute to the development of reliable, high-performance electrical equipment while working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and testing.
\n- Design and develop electrical systems at the product level, including component selection and system integration
- Support thermal considerations, mechanical packaging, and interconnection design
- Apply knowledge of analog and digital circuits, magnetics, and thermal behavior
- Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Develop specifications for power protection and distribution systems
- Design control and power circuits for switchboards and related equipment
- Assist with integration of third-party components into larger systems
- Contribute to test procedures, technical reports, and manufacturing documentation
- Provide ongoing engineering support for both new product development and existing systems
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems in lab or production environments
- Support compliance and certification efforts with safety standards organizations (UL, CSA, IEC)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- At least 2 years of experience in electrical design, development, or related work
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- Experience with switchboard design (UL 891 or similar standards)
- Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECNs), BOM management, and documentation systems
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar design tools, along with ERP systems
- Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers)
- Understanding of three-phase power systems and industrial electrical applications
- Knowledge of UL, CSA, and IEC standards, including EMC and safety requirements
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability in lab or field settings
- Exposure to environmental, reliability, and safety requirements in commercial or industrial applications
- Flexible hybrid/remote work options available
- Opportunity to work on complex power systems and real-world applications
- Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to full product lifecycle
- Career growth potential within a technically driven team