Clearfield · 23 hours ago
Telecommunications Active Cabinet Power Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expClearfield is focused on designing and engineering active cabinet power systems. The Active Cabinet Power Engineer will manage compliance with UL/CE/CSA/NOM standards and develop innovative solutions to meet customer and market requirements.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 5+ 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
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
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.
Company
Clearfield
When it comes to distribution, consolidation, management and protection of fiber.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$120M2022-12-06Post Ipo Equity· $120M
2008-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Cheri Beranek
President/CEO
Daniel Herzog
Chief Financial Officer
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