Electrical Engineer

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. POSITION TITLE Electrical Engineer - Active Cabinets POSITION OBJECTIVE Design and engineer active cabinet power systems. Manage and maintain UL/CE/CSA/NOM compliance for all Active Cabinet-related products that require compliance. Subject Matter Expert in Telecom Power and developing new solutions in response to customer and market requirements. Possesses a full understanding of AC design; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Design and engineer active cabinet power systems for Clearfield cabinets based on customer and market requirements, including -48vdc rectifiers, AC UPS systems, battery strings, distribution bays, and grounding schemes. Develop AC power designs from utility service entry through panelboards, ATS, and primary distribution, ensuring code compliance and resiliency. Manage UL/CE/CSA/NOM compliance for all Active Cabinets. Create detailed electrical designs for cabinets including one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, load calculations, site layout drawings, and bill of materials (BOM). Specify and evaluate power equipment (rectifiers, batteries, inverters, breakers, fusing, surge protection, etc.) and components to meet customer requirements and to provide for future product enhancements. Ensure all designs align with NEC, IEEE, Telcordia (e.g. GR-1089, GR-63, GR-487), and customer requirements. Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing and Design Engineering teams to integrate power designs into cabinet architecture. Conduct design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers, and Applications Engineering to ensure manufacturability. Provide technical guidance and support for Clearfield customer installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing. Perform thermal validation of systems. Maintain design documentation libraries and update as-built drawings. Contributes to a cooperative, positive team environment. Job Complexity and Relationships Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise, including the Active Cabinet mechanical design team. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Performs other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 3+ years of experience in telecom or power system design, with a focus on -48VDC rectifier systems and AC electrical infrastructure. Strong familiarity with telecom power equipment from manufacturers including ABB, Eltek, Delta, Eaton, or equivalent. Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) for generating electrical design drawings. Solid understanding of grounding, bonding, surge suppression, and power redundancy strategies. Knowledge of load balancing, power factor considerations, and energy efficiency principles. Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to identify colors, and strong eye-hand coordination. Demonstrated understanding of Electrical Safety principles and best practices. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. Experience with Microsoft Office Suites and basic computer skills. Effective ability to provide direct and actionable feedback. Effective ability to build strong internal and external relationships and deliver customer centric solutions. Effective ability to build teams to address large systemic problems and take immediate action on well defined, repetitive issues. Able to travel 25%. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS PE license or EIT certification. Experience designing power systems for 5G deployments, DAS, small cells, or edge data centers. Familiarity with remote power monitoring systems and SNMP-based telemetry integration. Familiarity with BMS software. Understanding of utility coordination and generator backup systems. Experience working with permitting agencies and utility providers. BENEFITS for full time Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 100% company paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance coverage. 100% company paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage. 100% company paid Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance. 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional voluntary benefits are offered. 401K plan: Maximum match is 4.5% of the first 6% of contribution. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Clearfield's Time Off Policy includes Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at three weeks annually, accrued on the first of the month, starting on the day of hire. The policy also includes nine paid holidays each calendar year, and one 8-hour day of Volunteering Time-Off. SALARY RANGE $73,299 - $91,624 - $109,949; Bonus Eligible An Offer of employment will be extended at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. #J-18808-Ljbffr