Electrical Designer - Wilson Road

Electrical Designer - Wilson Road

ASTEC is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to design and specify control systems for electrical equipment and components for the Wilson Road project.

Design control systems for electrical equipment and specify components to be employed.

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Design electrical schematics and panel layout drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCADE (Electrical).
• Create electrical bills of material (BOMs) using AutoCADE and Excel.
• Create PID schematics.
• Program electronic controllers (pressure, temperature, etc.) and radar devices.
• Program PLCs is desired.
• Provide electrical technical support to parts and service technicians and other departments as needed.

• Actively participate in design reviews, releases, and changes, and in the development of products when requested.
• Effectively communicate with internal customers regarding designs and changes.
• Read, understand, and discuss technical requirements, articles, plans, drawings, etc.
• Determine and follow quality and safety requirements from a product design perspective, in accordance with company needs and current standards.
• Use ERP and CAD systems to acquire accurate data for models, drawings, and bills of material (BOMs) and to process engineering change requests.
• Keep all engineering clerical tasks current and properly filed.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; preferred curriculum in Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and AutoCADE.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic circuit (digital and analog) theories and design, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starters, and fiber optic cabling.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NEC, and Class 1, Division 2 environments.
• Able to design 3‑phase, 600‑volt power systems and 240‑volt AC, single‑phase power systems.
• Able to troubleshoot 3‑phase power systems.
• Able to design and build control panels.
• Able to design and troubleshoot control circuits: 120‑volt single‑phase circuits, 240‑volt single‑phase circuits, 0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA control circuits.
• Able to perform voltage drop calculations, conductor sizing, and arc flash calculations.
• Able to size cable trays for conductors.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to solve technical problems.
• Strong communication skills, project management skills, detail oriented, self‑motivated.
• Willingness to participate in training and other educational opportunities.
• National and international travel required; U.S. passport required; TWIC Pass required.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing

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