Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer IILocation: Richmond, VA (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)Job Type: Contract to Hire Salary: $80,000 – $120,000
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer II to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support electrical design initiatives that ensure high-quality, reliable, and safe power distribution equipment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, dynamic, and ready to contribute both technically and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform product-level electrical design, including component selection, thermal system design, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection hardware design.
• Apply knowledge in analog and digital circuitry, magnetics, and thermals.
• Create engineering and technical design specifications for power protection systems.
• Design switchboard power and control circuits.
• Develop and manage design documentation such as bills of materials (BOMs) and schematics.
• Support integration of third-party devices into power distribution equipment.
• Contribute to manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for both new and legacy systems.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of systems and subsystems.
• Support product safety certifications with NRTL partners (UL, CSA, IEC standards).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 2+ years of electrical design and development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Experience designing UL 891 Switchboards.
• Knowledge of ECNs, BOMs, documentation systems, AutoCAD, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.).
• Experience in three-phase and electrical power systems.
• Strong skills in writing, documentation, and communication.
• Strong laboratory and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UL, CSA, IEC electrical safety and EMC requirements for power systems.
• Experience with environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for commercial and industrial applications.