Electrical Designer

Chart Industries, Inc.; Beasley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA (Health Care and Dependent Care)

Disability coverage (short-term & long

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. in Alabama seeks an Electrical Designer to deliver detailed electrical design and documentation for industrial equipment and systems, including BOMs, single-line and wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.

You will work with engineers, manufacturing, and vendors to ensure code-compliant, production-ready drawings. You should bring an associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design and 3+ years of industrial design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design or related field (Bachelor's degree a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, OEM, or engineered equipment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and ePlan or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems, motor control circuits, PLC I/O wiring and panel design.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and experience with BOM generation in ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design deliverables and support development of complete electrical design packages including: single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, cable schedules and termination drawings.
• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) aligned with project scope and manufacturing needs.
• Translate engineering concepts and specifications into detailed drawings suitable for production.
• Ensure all drawings comply with NEC, UL, CSA, IEC and customer requirements.
• Support electrical engineers and senior designers in design reviews and issue resolution.
• Assist with engineering support activities for Sales and Applications when required.
• Support revision control and documentation updates.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Industrial control systems

Motor control circuits

PLC I/O wiring

Panel design

Instrumentation wiring

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

ERP/MRP BOM generation

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design

Bachelor's degree a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Ensuring Chart's Success…

At Chart, we design and build some of the world's most advanced cryogenic equipment—that is how our "Cooler By Design®" tagline was born. But it's not just our technology that’s cool. It's our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we're Stronger Together, too.

Our customers don't simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That's where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you'll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

• Launching rockets into space
• Delivering Nexus of Clean solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials
• Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage
• Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

Want to see our impact in action? Explore Chart City: https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/. We're looking for bright, driven talent excited to build a career in an evolving, high-growth industry. Along with competitive compensation and meaningful work, Chart offers development programs designed to grow future leaders. That could be you. If you're passionate about design engineering and think a career at Chart sounds pretty cool, let's talk.

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the detailed electrical design and documentation of industrial equipment and systems. This role contributes to the electrical design, panel layouts, wiring schematics, and Bills of Material (BOMs), supporting engineered-to-order projects through design and manufacturing phases.

The Electrical Designer works closely with Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, code-compliant, and aligned with project requirements. This role follows established drafting practices and standards while assisting in maintaining high-quality electrical documentation.

What Will You Do?

Electrical Design & Documentation

• Produce electrical design deliverables and support development of complete electrical design packages including:

• Single-line diagrams

• Schematic diagrams

• Wiring diagrams

• Control panel layouts

• Cable schedules and termination drawings

• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) aligned with project scope and manufacturing needs.

• Translate engineering concepts and specifications into detailed, production-ready drawings.

• Ensure all drawings comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL, CSA, IEC, customer requirements).

Technical Support

• Support Electrical Engineers and Senior Designers in developing electrical designs.

• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback.

• Support Electrical Engineers by identifying and communicate design issues and constructability concerns and elevate as needed.

• Assist with engineering support activities for Sales and Applications when required.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Apply established electrical design standards, templates, and drafting practices.

• Support revision control and documentation updates.

• Provide feedback on opportunities to improve design efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across projects.

Manufacturing & Field Support

• Support Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in resolving design-related issues.

• Assist with updating drawings based on factory and field feedback.

• Support testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities as needed.

Your Experience Should Be...

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Electrical Technology, or related field (Bachelor's degree a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, OEM, or engineered equipment.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan (or equivalent electrical CAD tools).

• Solid understanding of:

• Industrial control systems

• Motor control circuits

• PLC I/O wiring and panel design

• Instrumentation and field device wiring

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for BOM generation.

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work with moderate supervision and guidance from senior team members.

• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in compressors, blowers, rotating equipment, or packaged industrial systems.

• Familiarity with UL panel shop requirements and certification processes.

• Experience working with global teams.

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match