Electrical Engineer II
About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off - including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
- 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance
We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.
Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.
Job Summary
Operating independently of day-to-day Senior Engineering oversight, the Electrical Engineer II owns the design, integration, optimization, and documentation of advanced industrial power generation systems from concept through production. This role carries full accountability for control system architecture, safety and protection analysis, code compliance, and field-testing and troubleshooting performance, and serves as the primary technical resource other engineers and technicians rely on. This role is ideal for an engineer ready to take full ownership of complex power systems, from high-level system design through final sign-off on PLC logic, protection schemes, and fault analysis, and to begin functioning as a subject-matter expert within the team.
Essential Duties
- Collaborate with R&D Team on new product functionality and requirements.
- Perform new circuit design from start to finish, including reliability, component selection, associated PLC logic, component orientation and mounting, schematics and wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
- Assist in the development of manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications for electrical products.
- Evaluates electrical products, components, installation, and applications to ensure they meet specific standards and codes.
- Conducts performance, reliability, and compliance testing for all power solution systems.
- Assists with electrical equipment and process troubleshooting.
- Conduct fault current and arc flash analysis.
- Familiarity with PLC logic.
- Systems Design & Specification: Independently translates high-level project requirements into detailed electrical system designs, with final authority over component selection for compatibility, performance, and manufacturability.
- Control Systems Architecture: Owns the design, implementation, and documentation of complex control systems; develops, troubleshoots, and reviews PLC logic (and related programming languages), including work produced by Electrical Engineer I.
- Design Change Management: Owns and approves engineering design changes across new and legacy systems; administers version control and signs off on ECOs.
- Gives final review and approval on control schematics and harness drawings for production, including designs escalated from Electrical Engineer I.
- Project Management: Independently manages cross-departmental engineering projects, coordinating scope, timelines, and deliverables with production, procurement, quality, and field teams, driving new product and system upgrade initiatives from design through deployment.
- Testing, Validation & Troubleshooting: Leads end-to-end testing of new hardware and system upgrades; independently performs root-cause analysis on complex, system-level electrical failures in lab and field-installed environments.
- System Protection & Safety Analysis: Independently performs Fault Current Analysis and Short-Circuit Coordination Studies and finalizes breaker ratings and protection schemes, no longer requires Senior Engineering supervision.
- Grounding & Bonding Design: Independently specifies and approves grounding and bonding parameters for equipment and site-specific installations.
- Code Compliance & Standards: Ensures designs meet NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and site-specific code requirements; contributes to developing internal design standards.
- Cross-Functional Technical Liaison: Serves as the primary point of technical escalation for production and field teams on complex or cross-product issues, representing engineering without routine Senior Engineering involvement.
- Mentors and reviews the work of Electrical Engineer I staff on circuit design, PLC logic, and fault analysis.
- All other duties assigned.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field from an accredited university. Electrical expertise with another accredited engineering bachelor's is acceptable.
Experience
Required
- 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
- Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Preferred
- PE license - Passed PE Exam and in route to licensure.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of ETAP.
- Understanding of protections coordination.
- Understanding of fault analysis.
- Familiarity with IEEE and NFPA standards.
- Understanding of grounding and bonding requirements.
- Advanced Knowledge in Circuit Design.
- Advanced Skills in Computer Simulation.
- Advanced Knowledge of Electrical Component Specifications And Selection.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit theory, signal processing, and power systems.
- Proficient in fault analysis, protection coordination, grounding and bonding requirements.
- Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and UL standards and codes.
- Skilled in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts.
- Advanced and basic knowledge of circuit design, component selection, and electrical specifications.
- Proficient in computer simulation and modeling tools such as ETAP, SPICE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, and LTspice.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design, prototype, test, and evaluate electrical systems & components.
- Experience supporting senior engineers and contributing to product development and reviews.
- Understanding of design documentation, testing protocols, and procedural compliance.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
- Capable of participating in team discussions, design reviews, and interdepartmental coordination.
- Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Basic project coordination and time management.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt in dynamic engineering environments.
- Power Systems Expertise: Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles in three-phase power distribution, industrial power systems, and power generation, applied independently across complex system designs.
- Standards & Compliance: Working mastery of NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards as applied to industrial power equipment, grounding, bonding, and arc flash safety; makes independent compliance determinations without senior review.
- Control Systems & Logic: Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and control system architecture; independently designs, troubleshoots, and reviews analog and digital control signal implementations, including work produced by Electrical Engineer I.
- Protection & Analysis: Proficient in Fault Current Analysis, short-circuit coordination, and protective relaying; independently finalizes breaker ratings and protection schemes.
- System Documentation: Reviews and gives final approval on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams.
- Design Software: Advanced proficiency in industrial electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical).
- Technical Documentation: Advanced technical writing skills to prepare and approve specifications, test protocols, and comprehensive engineering reports.
- Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Independently leads root-cause analysis on complex, system-level electromechanical failures.
- Project Management: Proven ability to independently manage cross-departmental engineering projects - scope, timelines, and deliverables - coordinating with production, procurement, quality, and field teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serves as the primary technical point of contact for production, field service, and management teams, translating engineering requirements without routine Senior Engineering involvement.
- Mentorship: Reviews and provides technical direction to Electrical Engineer I and Technician staff on circuit design, PLC logic, and fault analysis.
- Professional Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, independently balancing multiple concurrent design and project workstreams while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
- Continuous Learning: Actively deepens expertise in industrial power system design and emerging technologies, and shares that knowledge with less experienced engineers.
- Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
Culture Expectations
- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
Physical Demands
Constant
- Sitting
- Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
- Hearing
- Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
Frequent
- Talking
- Bending or stooping
- Squatting or crouching
- Reaching
- Kneeling
- Pushing
- Pulling
Occasional
- Standing
- Walking or moving throughout facility
Working Conditions
Constant
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Frequent
- General manufacturing working conditions.
Equipment & Software
- Electrical Simulation Software
- CAD Software
- SolidWorks Electrical
- AutoCAD
- ETAP
- Rapid Harness
- Microsoft applications
- Computer
- Phone
Additional Job Requirements
- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
- Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V