Electrical Engineer I
About this role
- Assist (and develop under guidance) in the engineering and design of switchboard and switchgear to customer specifications, supporting the development of detailed electrical designs for components under senior engineer direction.
- Support the creation of drawings, elevations, and electrical schematics considering power distribution, protection, and control requirements.
- Assist (and develop under guidance) in the specification and selection of electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, relays, transformers) based on performance criteria, applicable standards, and project requirements.
- Support the development of Sequences of Operation (SOO) documents and assist (and develop under guidance) in verifying system functionality against design intent.
- Assist (and develop under guidance) senior engineers throughout the manufacturing and testing phases, supporting technical coordination for assigned equipment designs.
- Support collaboration with test and field service teams to verify physical system operation against the final design and written SOO.
- Assist (and develop under guidance) with Factory Witness Tests (FWT) by supporting troubleshooting activities and communicating observations to the engineering team.
- Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing under the direction of senior engineers, contributing to the optimization of production and industrial engineering practices.
- Support assigned project tasks within the design and validation phases, assisting (and developing under guidance) with technical coordination between procurement and production as directed.
- Assist (and develop under guidance) the engineering team in supporting Sales and Project Management with technical inquiries and proposal preparation.
- Participate in Engineering Review meetings, developing familiarity with client and regulatory specifications as they apply to switchgear and switchboard design.
- Support the development and maintenance of design calculators and internal tools, contributing to engineering workflow improvement efforts.
- Entry-level or early-career experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required.
- Previous field service exposure or coursework in power systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with automation, test systems, or electrical assemblies is preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of applicable electrical standards, including UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and other relevant standards related to switchgear and switchboard electrical design.
- Developing knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, controls, and complex distribution systems.
- Basic proficiency or coursework experience with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN.
Company at a glance
At Butcher Power Products (BPP), we are redefining what it means to be a power solutions manufacturer. While initially born out of frustration with complacency, long lead times, and sub-par quality in the space, we have scaled with a relentless dedication to being better in every area...not just delivery times. That commitment has built our reputation as true disruptors of the industry.
With over 100 years of electrical distribution expertise, a 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing footprint in Sacramento, CA and a culture grounded in integrity and accountability, we deliver mission-critical and industrial power solutions at scale...faster, better and without compromise.
What sets BPP apart is our ability to handle capacity without limits, our people who care deeply about solving problems instead of making excuses and our commitment to real manufacturing...no imports disguised as domestic builds. Every product is engineered and manufactured in-house to the highest standards. And when mistakes happen, we own them, fix them and put processes in place to ensure they don’t happen again. That is why national developers, distributors, hyperscalers, and contractors nationwide trust us with their most critical projects.
Our offerings include UL 891 switchboards, EUSERC utility-metered switchboards, medium voltage switchgear from 5 to 38 kV, static and automatic transfer switches, power distribution units, remote power panels and UL 67 panelboards. From custom-engineered solutions to our stocked RTG offerings, we deliver with uncompromising quality and service our partners can trust, with every product built to exceed expectations.
In an industry where uptime is non-negotiable, BPP delivers your entire one line, on time. We’re not just faster. We’re better.
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