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Delta Star, Inc.

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

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In-Office
San Carlos, CA, USA
142K-190K Annually
Senior level
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San Carlos, CA, USA
142K-190K Annually
Senior level
Designs electrical components for medium-voltage mobile power transformers and substations. Analyzes bid specifications, creates compliant transformer designs, develops new design rules for projects outside existing product scope, and collaborates with production and quality teams. Provides technical support during manufacturing, verifies complex designs, and ensures solutions meet customer requirements, industry standards, and production capabilities.
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Build something that matters.
 
At Delta Star the work we do has a real impact. Every transformer we build helps deliver reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and communities across North America.
 
As we continue to grow, we are looking for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to learn, contribute, solve challenges, and build a meaningful career alongside a team that is committed to delivering power at all times.
 
 
 

This position is 100% onsite in San Carlos, California. Relocation benefits available. 


Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a skilled and innovative Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to design and engineer medium voltage, mobile power transformers and mobile substations. If you're passionate about creating cutting-edge designs, developing new rules, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer and industry requirements, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As a Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, you'll play a vital role in designing and engineering the electrical components of medium voltage, mobile power transformers and mobile substations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new design rules, address unique project requirements, and ensure bids and designs align with technical and customer expectations.

A Day in the Life

As a Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, you'll use your expertise to design electrical components for transformers based on customer requirements and industry standards. You'll analyze bid specifications to create tailored designs and develop new rules for designs that fall outside of our current product scope. Your role will include ensuring the accuracy and functionality of designs while contributing to innovative solutions that support Delta Star's reputation for excellence.

Specific Duties

  • Design the electrical components of transformers based on project specifications and existing design standards.
  • Develop new design rules for projects that extend beyond the established product scope.
  • Create transformer designs to fulfill bidding requirements and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with production capabilities and quality standards.
  • Provide technical support and expertise to address design-related challenges during the production process.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background and a passion for electrical engineering.

Position Requirements

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent (foreign degree accepted)
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of dedicated transformer electrical design experience is required. 
  • Proven expertise in transformer design across all categories, with the ability to check and verify complex designs

Must live or be willing to relocate to within a reasonable safe commute to the assigned plant location. Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer for U.S. based positions. 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of transformer design principles and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Why Our Employees Join, Grow, and Stay

At Delta Star, you will find more than a job. You will join a team that values people, supports growth, and trusts you to make an impact. Whether you're on the shop floor, in the field, or in the office, you will work alongside talented people to solve meaningful challenges, power communities, and build a rewarding career. With opportunities to learn, advance, and contribute, plus a culture built on respect, teamwork, and work-life balance, Delta Star is a place where you can thrive for the long term

Benefits That Support You

We believe that a rewarding career starts with feeling supported both at work and at home. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, life and disability protection, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefits that help you and your family thrive.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation for this position will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, market competitiveness, skills, and certifications. For union-represented roles, pay is established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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