Electrical Engineer at Hyper Solutions Inc – Richmond, Virginia

The Electrical Engineer at Hyper Solutions plays a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting electrical systems that power mission-critical data center infrastructure. This position is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and high-quality electrical designs that meet customer expectations, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements in a fast-paced, growing environment.

This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external partners to support product development, testing, and deployment. The Electrical Engineer contributes across the full product lifecycle, from concept through commissioning, while supporting continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and scalability.

This position is well-suited for an engineer with strong technical expertise in power distribution equipment and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and implement electrical systems for data center infrastructure, including switchboards, switchgear, PDUs, modular power pods, RPPs, backup power systems, and monitoring systems
• Develop, review, and maintain single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and specifications
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and best practices
• Support new product development initiatives with a focus on modular, scalable, and manufacturable designs
• Create and execute electrical test protocols, commissioning plans, and validation testing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and meet business objectives
• Provide technical support across design, manufacturing, installation, and operational phases

Additional Responsibilities

• Capture design updates and redlines and generate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as UL, NEC, and IEC throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support production readiness
• Interface with external partners, contractors, suppliers, test labs, and customers to support project execution
• Perform root cause analysis on product or field issues and recommend design or process improvements
• Assist in the selection and procurement of electrical components, balancing performance, cost, and reliability
• Manage work to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design of power distribution equipment (e.g., switchboards, switchgear, PDUs)
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards including UL891, UL1062, UL1008, UL1558, NEC, and IEC
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems (up to 38kV)
• Electrical testing and commissioning experience
• Ability to travel up to 25–30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• AutoCAD Certification
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM
• Exposure to SCADA, HMI, PLC, or I/O configuration
• Familiarity with automation, scripting, or tools such as Python for engineering workflows

What Success Looks Like

• Electrical designs are accurate, compliant, and aligned with customer and industry standards
• Products perform reliably through testing, commissioning, and deployment
• Strong collaboration across teams results in efficient project execution and successful product launches
• Engineering documentation and change management processes are consistent and well-controlled
• Issues are proactively identified and resolved, improving system performance and reliability over time

Why Hyper?

At Hyper, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure that powers mission-critical data center environments. You’ll work alongside engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to develop innovative, scalable power solutions in a fast-growing organization.

In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while making a direct impact on high-performance infrastructure systems.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper Solutions, Inc.

Please note that Hyper Solutions is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.