Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100‑year history of innovation and has been 100% employee‑owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon‑Fri) On‑Site

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,534 – $. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

• Drive electrical testing and analyze results from independent research and research from lower‑level engineers. Document findings and report insights to support design decisions to further product roadmaps. Attend conferences and stay current with industry trends. Identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies and practices to advance departmental capabilities and product innovation.

• Lead engineering projects and electrical subsystems within larger initiatives. Drive technical execution, ensure alignment across teams, and support successful delivery. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, establishing objectives and expectations.

• Demonstrate deep expertise in electrical and power systems, including electromagnetic actuation and relay design. Apply advanced knowledge to solve complex problems and drive design improvements and the development of new products, ensuring manufacturability, performance, and cost‑effectiveness. Oversee the process from concept through prototyping and technology transfer while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to integrate electrical solutions seamlessly.

• Coach and mentor lower‑level engineers. Provide technical guidance, assign tasks, and support professional growth across the team. Serve as a consultant on complex issues involving current electrical products. Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.

• Participate in cross‑functional project teams supporting new product development and commercialization of medium‑voltage switch gear for electrical distribution. Collaborate with Insulation Technology, Vacuum Interrupter, Electronics, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure designs are feasible and optimized for production. Understand space constraints, fit and function across disciplines.

• Drive basic and applied research initiatives to advance technology concepts and components for current and future product offerings. Identify and evaluate new technology opportunities that align with business objectives.

• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, power systems engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in electromechanical or electromagnetic assemblies, including actuators, solenoids, magnetic mechanisms, energy storage systems, sensing technologies, and control interfaces.
• Experience designing and developing medium‑voltage power distribution equipment, such as reclosers, sectionalizers, fault interrupters or switch gear.
• Knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards governing high‑voltage and high‑power testing of…