Electrical & Controls Designer

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman seeks an Electrical & Controls Designer to develop FEL2/FEL3 scopes and deliver constructible electrical designs for large industrial capital projects. The role focuses on physical design, documentation, and coordination with engineering disciplines to ensure safe, code-compliant execution.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in electrical/electronics or an equivalent pathway with significant design experience and familiarity with NFPA 70, IEEE, NEMA, ISA/IEC standards and tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in electrical/electronics or related field is preferred.
• Experience with electrical design deliverables such as cable/conduit schedules and panel layouts.
• Experience with NFPA 70, IEEE, NEMA, ISA/IEC standards for hazardous locations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop FEL2/FEL3 scopes and estimates for industrial capital projects.
• Prepare electrical and controls design documents (cable schedules, tray plans, loop diagrams).
• Support design for power distribution equipment, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, lighting, grounding, heat tracing.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, process and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist construction, checkout and commissioning by addressing field questions and design issues.
• Produce accurate documentation to support safe installation and commissioning.
• Ensure design work complies with applicable electrical codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Documentation

Communication

Electrical codes

Education

Electrical/electronics bachelor's degree

Electrical/electronics associate's degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• The Electrical & Controls Designer develops safe, coordinated, and constructible electrical and controls designs for industrial capital projects, from early scope and estimate development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. The role prepares design documentation, supports industrial power and instrumentation work, and collaborates with Engineering and other disciplines to help projects move from design intent to reliable field implementation. The position focuses on physical design and documentation, not control-system programming or configuration.
• Develop FEL2/FEL3 scopes and estimates for industrial capital projects.
• Prepare and update electrical and controls design documents, including cable and conduit schedules, cable tray and control room plans, loop diagrams, installation details, I/O loading diagrams, and panel and cabinet layouts.
• Support electrical power design for systems and equipment such as power distribution equipment, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, and switchgear.
• Design or support lighting, grounding, and electrical heat-tracing systems.
• Apply electrical area-classification and hazardous-location requirements to design work.
• Support construction, checkout, and commissioning by responding to field questions and helping resolve design issues.
• Coordinate design activities with electrical, instrumentation, process, and other engineering disciplines.
• Produce accurate, practical documentation that supports safe installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Candidates may qualify through any one of the following pathways:
  • An electrical or electronics related bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of electrical design experience.
  • An electrical or electronics related associate’s degree and at least 5 years of electrical design experience.
  • At least 7 years of progressive electrical design experience. A degree is not required for this pathway.
• Ability to develop FEL2/FEL3 scopes and estimates, execute detailed electrical and controls design, and support construction and checkout in coordination with Engineering.
• Experience with electrical design deliverables such as cable and conduit schedules, tray plans, loop diagrams, panel and cabinet layouts, and installation details.
• Experience designing industrial power systems, including MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, lighting, grounding, and electrical heat tracing.
• Working knowledge of electrical area classifications and hazardous-location requirements.
• Commitment to safe, code-compliant design and project execution.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and project requirements, such as NFPA 70 ("National Electrical Code"), relevant IEEE and NEMA standards, and applicable ISA or IEC standards for hazardous locations.
• Familiarity with electrical design tools such as MicroStation, Bluebeam, or AutoCAD.
• Exposure to construction support, checkout, or commissioning in an industrial setting.
• Strong communication skills when working with Engineering and other project disciplines.

NOTE:

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who requre visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville