Electrical Design Engineer III

Sortation Labs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortation Labs is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer III in Louisville, Kentucky. The role involves designing electrical diagrams, conducting thorough analyses, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD.

This full-time position offers the chance to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment with a strong commitment to project success, involving both office and job site settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design.
• Expert level knowledge of AutoCAD and Excel required.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical diagrams and layouts for projects.
• Review design compliance with specifications and standards.
• Evaluate and approve design changes and drawing releases.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Analytical skills

Autocad expertise

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Electrical Design Engineer III

REPORTS TO: Design Engineering Manager

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE: May 4, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Design Engineer Level 3 should rely on their experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals; and is a critical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and elegance, while being able to locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. This role works under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.


• Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.


• Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.


• Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.


• Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.


• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.


• Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.


• Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status.


• Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience.


• Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.


• May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.


• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of office and job site settings


• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture


• Some travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time when in office


• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time when at a jobsite


• Climbing may be required when working at a jobsite


• Repetitive typing/data entry


• Lifting up to 10 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE

This works in office when not traveling to job site. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the project requirements as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical design standards and quotation presented for a project.


• Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.


• Possess extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508A, NEC and NFPA. Extensive knowledge of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as related to design.


• Is detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.


• Possesses knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design


• Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude


• Strategic thinker and problem-solver


• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.


• 5+ years of relevant experience


• Expert level knowledge of AutoCad required


• Expert level knowledge of Excel required


• Experience in the following Preferred:


• -AutoCAD Electrical


• -HMI graphics


• -PLC programming experience


• -Networking experience


• -Managing a team


• -Material Handling specifically the Parcel and Warehouse & Distribution Industry


• Legally authorized to work in the United States


• Ability to obtain facility security clearance as needed