Engineer, Electrical Systems

Overall Job Summary:

The Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and support of communications, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), auxiliary power, and related electrical systems. This role ensures system reliability, regulatory compliance, and successful deployment by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle. The engineer provides technical expertise in system architecture, power distribution, equipment integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities to support critical infrastructure and operational requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and support communications, UPS, auxiliary power, and related electrical systems to meet project, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop engineering deliverables including system architectures, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, interface documentation, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical analyses, equipment selection, and system sizing for power distribution, battery backup, UPS, and communications infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful system integration and project execution.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of electrical, communications, and system integration issues during design, installation, and operation.
• Develop and execute testing, validation, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities to verify system performance in partnership with Product teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, reports, configurations, and as-built records throughout the project lifecycle.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with communications, UPS, battery backup, and auxiliary power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, transportation, utility, industrial, or telecommunications environments.
• Familiarity with SCADA, network communications, fiber optic systems, or industrial control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, field testing, and startup activities.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or similar engineering software.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: 10-25%

​Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.  Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.  May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.