Electrical Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to support asphalt production equipment engineering by developing and maintaining electrical design packages. This role acts as the on-site liaison between Client engineering teams and offshore designers to ensure communication of requirements and priorities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of electrical design or drafting experience, with AutoCAD Electrical proficiency and familiarity with electrical documentation

Qualifications

• Associate or technical diploma in electrical engineering technology required.
• Engineering degree is a plus but not required with design experience.
• Experience with electrical drawing packages and standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from Client engineering personnel and translate to design packages.
• Develop and update electrical design packages per Client standards.
• Create and revise associated electrical documentation.
• Incorporate changes and revisions into packages for manufacturing and installation.
• Perform quality checks and peer reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage document revisions and control activities per Client procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and status meetings with Client and offshore teams.
• Maintain schedule adherence and provide status updates on activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

Coordination

Industrial knowledge

Remote collaboration

Documentation practices

Education

Associate's degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Engineering degree an asset

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time Project Assignment

Position Summary

The Intermediate Electrical Designer will support Astec's asphalt paving and asphalt production equipment engineering programs by developing and maintaining electrical design packages. This role serves as the on-site liaison between Client engineering teams and Actalent's offshore design team, ensuring technical requirements, design updates, and project priorities are effectively communicated and executed.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather technical requirements, design inputs, and project data directly from Client engineering personnel.
• Develop and update electrical design packages in accordance with Client standards, specifications, templates, and engineering requirements.
• Create and revise:
  • o Associated electrical documentation
• Incorporate approved engineering changes, markups, redlines, and design revisions into electrical design packages.
• Prepare complete and accurate design packages supporting manufacturing, assembly, installation, and project execution activities.
• Perform quality checks and peer reviews of design deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Client design standards.
• Manage document revisions and control activities in accordance with Client procedures.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions with Client engineering personnel.
• Maintain schedule adherence and provide status updates on assigned project activities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or related discipline An engineering degree is considered an asset but is not required for qualified candidates with demonstrated electrical design experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design, drafting, or engineering support.
• Experience creating electrical drawing packages using AutoCAD Electrical or comparable electrical CAD software.
• Understanding of industrial control panels, power distribution, motors, sensors, relays, and electrical documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, standards, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical design and drafting standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between multiple stakeholders and remote teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery, or heavy equipment programs preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting asphalt, aggregate, mining, material handling, or industrial machinery industries.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.

Success Factors

• Strong attention to detail and drawing quality.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with both Client and offshore teams.
• Proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, release-ready electrical design packages.

Travel Requirements

• Primarily on-site at Client's Chattanooga facility.
• Occasional travel between facilities or project sites may be required.