Electrical Engineer II

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of overseeing, leading and designing electrical product control systems for LV and MV switchgear assemblies, developing and implementing engineering standards, complying with applicable codes and customer specifications within a project management structure to ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements and provide directions to other engineers and designers.
• Ability to design and lead designs using AutoCAD Electrical tools and libraries.
• Improve the design process using standardized practices, tools and systems, improve the quality and productivity of the design and support process while reducing schedule and budget.
• Evaluate and select electrical/electronic components for control systems, switchgear, panelboards, control panels.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for customers and field service personnel.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and pursue continuous improvement of design and manufacturing and installation processes and methods.
• Provide training, author documentation, procedures and work instructions to mentor and grow the technical competencies of engineering teams.
• Support new product development initiatives by remaining up to date with new industry products, technologies and trends.
• Preserve and grow strong relationships with States Mfg suppliers, manufacturers and vendors.
• Provide onsite commercial and technical field support with up to 10% of local regional daytrips to customers and suppliers, including a small number of occasional domestic trips.
• Follow all housekeeping procedures and rules, comply with all quality and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Design and lead the design of multi-phase and DC switchgear, switchboards, panelboards in accordance with customer’s functional requirements for LV and MV equipment.
• Support product assembly, manufacturing and testing.
• Provide project coordination and management for customer orders.
• Develop product/project quotes.
• Establish and maintain internal, customer, and supplier relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment related to LV and MV products.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• BS in relevant engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering and technical leadership experience.
• Proven ability in electrical power engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and have competencies across electrical, mechanical and software design and commissioning functions.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through collaboration, innovative thought and experience.
• Understands, or experience with SolidWorks PDM design tools, or equivalent, mechanical design environment.
• Commercial and design experience related to renewables, emerging energy markets, data centers battery systems, stored energy and charging stations a plus.