Electrical Design Engineer

gpac; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks an Electrical Engineer to design complete electrical and control systems for boilers, chillers and HVAC equipment, taking projects from concept through production and startup.

You will design panels, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs and engineering drawings; select components; develop PLC/HMI controls and sequencing; and ensure NEC, UL, NFPA and related standards are met while coordinating with mechanical, controls, manufacturing and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing electrical systems for boilers, chillers, HVAC, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong understanding of 480V/240V/120V power, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels, power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, and instrumentation.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Design electrical systems for boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, compressors, burners, valves, and HVAC equipment.
• Select electrical components based on load, voltage, safety, and customer specs.
• Develop and configure PLC/HMI controls, sequencing, alarms, interlocks, and monitoring.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, UL, NFPA, and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to resolve issues.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field modifications as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Industrial controls

PLCs

VFDs

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

Job description

responsible for designing complete electrical and control systems for boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and related industrial systems, taking projects from concept through production and startup.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels, power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, and instrumentation.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Design electrical systems for boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, compressors, burners, valves, and HVAC equipment.
• Select electrical components based on load requirements, voltage, application, safety, and customer specifications.
• Develop and configure PLC/HMI controls, equipment sequencing, alarms, interlocks, and monitoring.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, UL, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
• Work with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to resolve design and equipment issues.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field modifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience designing electrical systems for boilers, chillers, HVAC, industrial equipment, or similar applications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls, 480V/240V/120V power, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop practical, production-ready designs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.