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# Electrical Engineering Manager at Butcher Power Products

- **Company:** Butcher Power Products
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $140k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products/am9icG9zdDo8Re7PE46m724zcTCuABRb

## Job description

Position Summary As an Electrical Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of electrical engineers while staying hands-on with the design work. You will guide engineers through custom switchgear, switchboard, and power distribution projects from assignment through production, and you will review and approve drawing packages before release so the team’s work meets customer specifications and industry standards. This working manager role suits an engineering leader who enjoys developing people and solving complex design problems. You will own your team’s delivery commitments, contribute to department-wide design standards, and work with partner teams across the organization to deliver high-quality power distribution equipment.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical engineers, setting clear goals and expectations.
- Take part in hiring, performance management, and employee relations for your team.
- Assign an Engineer of Record to each incoming project and balance workload across the team.
- Review and approve drawing packages and bills of material (BOMs) before release, checking them against customer specifications and applicable standards.
- Provide technical direction on the design and validation of electrical systems for switchgear, switchboards, and related distribution equipment.
- Guide Engineers of Record through project delivery and serve as the senior technical escalation point.
- Carry a limited personal design load on select high-value or high-risk projects.
- Own the team’s drawing package release dates, keeping status, milestones, and risks current and communicated.
- Support customer and Sales communication, stepping in directly on high-profile projects.
- Ensure effective collaboration with Project Management, Production, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Test.
- Contribute to department-wide design standards, tools, and templates, and drive their adoption within your team.
- Identify and reduce design and capacity risks that could delay project delivery.
- Ensure designs comply with NEC, UL 891, UL 1558, ANSI/IEEE, and NFPA requirements, and with CE and IEC requirements for export projects. Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of design engineering experience with switchgear, switchboards, power distribution equipment, custom control systems, or similar.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or management role.
- Power engineering experience with LV and MV switchgear and switchboards (120V to 38kV), including circuit design and power distribution.
- Understanding of NRTL certifications and UL listings, including UL 891 and UL 1558.
- Familiarity with NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and NFPA, and with CE and IEC requirements for export equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience designing custom control systems with automation elements such as PLCs. Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in an office and power distribution manufacturing environment.
- Must comply with company safety policies. Core Competencies
- People leadership: hiring, coaching, and developing engineering talent
- Balancing hands-on design work with team management
- Electrical design expertise in power distribution equipment
- Attention to detail in specifications, drawing packages, and BOMs
- Knowledge of manufacturing principles, supply chain, and quality control
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and engineering document control
- Sound judgment on technical risk, compliance, and escalation
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

## About Butcher Power Products

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Butcher Power Products designs and manufactures utility-grade low and medium voltage switchboards, switchgear, and power distribution equipment for mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Sacramento, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing / Power Distribution
- **Target Customers**: B2B – national developers, hyperscale data center operators, electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and utility companies (EUSERC member states)
- **Mission Statement**: To deliver mission-critical and industrial power solutions at scale – faster, better, and without compromise – by disrupting an industry known for long lead times and complacency.

## Products & Services
- **Low Voltage Switchboards (RTG Series)**: Pre-engineered, quick-ship (as fast as two weeks) UL 891 switchboards, custom or configurable, 400A–5000A, up to 600V AC, with EUSERC utility approval.
- **Medium Voltage Switchgear (5–38 kV)**: Load interrupter switches, load break switches, and fully integrated gear for mission-critical reliability, also EUSERC compliant.
- **Remote Power Panels (RPP)**: Branch-level distribution for high-density data center environments with real-time monitoring and building management integration.
- **Power Distribution Units (PDU)**: High-availability power distribution units combining switchgear functionality with intelligent monitoring.
- **Static Transfer Switches (STS) – UL1008S**: Rapid-source switching for ultra-low transfer times and high fault withstand ratings.
- **Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)**: For backup power continuity.
- **Powder Coating & Job Shop Fabrication**: In-house services for custom metal fabrication and finishing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped)
- **Key Metric**: **48 employees** as of 2025 (+173.3% year-over-year headcount growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified; company is bootstrapped. Partners include national developers, hyperscalers, and contractors across the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling – 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility, stockpiled components in Sacramento, lead times half the industry average, strong year-over-year LinkedIn follower growth (+114.4%), and an aggressive hiring spree for senior leadership roles (VP of Supply Chain, Director of Logistics, Controller, etc.).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed**: Lead times of 4–6 weeks (vs. industry average months) and RTG series in as little as two weeks.
- **In-House Manufacturing**: All products engineered and built in Sacramento, CA – no imported components disguised as domestic builds.
- **EUSERC Compliance**: Fully approved for utility-interconnected applications in the strictest regions, a key differentiator for data center projects.
- **Experienced Team**: Over 100 years of combined electrical distribution expertise, with a culture of ownership and problem-solving.
- **Component Stockpiling**: Strategic inventory ensures rapid availability even during supply chain disruptions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Operations**: Hiring senior supply chain and logistics leadership to build end-to-end infrastructure for continued growth.
- **R&D Investment**: Expanding electrical engineering R&D for new product development and certification (UL, NFPA, NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
- **Process Improvement**: Implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across manufacturing; recruiting a VP of Information Systems to lead ERP implementation.
- **Market Expansion**: Targeting hyperscale data center and national contractor accounts with custom and configurable solutions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "grounded in integrity and accountability" – a refusal to make excuses, rapid problem-solving, and a flat, owner-operator mindset. The company positions itself as a "true disruptor" in a traditional industry.
- **Growth Opportunities**: With 173% headcount growth in a single year, employees can expect fast career progression and the chance to build processes from scratch.
- **Work Environment**: On-site manufacturing roles in Sacramento/Rancho Cordova, CA. Engineering and leadership roles are likely on-site or hybrid. The company offers a hands-on, "no-limits" approach to capacity and quality.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the emphasis on "owning mistakes and fixing them" suggests a psychologically safe environment for continuous improvement. Manufacturing roles include a modern 100,000+ sq ft facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

## Sources
1. [bppmfg.com](https://www.bppmfg.com/)
2. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
3. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/butcher-power-products)
4. [Built In Jobs](https://builtin.com/company/butcher-power-products/jobs)
5. [Gem Careers](https://jobs.gem.com/butcher-power-products)

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