Electrical Engineer II

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEC is seeking an electrical design engineer to develop control systems, schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs for industrial asphalt equipment. The role requires strong design and troubleshooting skills, cross-functional collaboration, and travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related field) and has at least two years of engineering experience, with excellent communication and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent training/experience.
• At least two years of engineering experience.
• Strong electrical design and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel ~25% domestically and internationally; US passport and TWIC credential required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material for industrial asphalt and related equipment, while maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
• Collaborate across teams from product concept through production, support manufacturing and service, and address design-related root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Electrical Schematics

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical Bills Of Material

PLC Programming

Electronic Controller Programming

Control Panel Design

Circuit Troubleshooting

Three-Phase Power Systems

Variable Frequency Drives

Electrical Code Compliance

Voltage Drop Calculations

Conductor Sizing

Arc Flash Calculations

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Design electrical control systems, schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material for industrial asphalt and related equipment, while maintaining accurate engineering documentation. Collaborate across teams from product concept through production, support manufacturing and service, and address design-related root causes and corrective actions.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent training and experience) and at least two years of engineering experience are required. Candidates should have strong electrical design and troubleshooting capabilities, communication and project management skills, and be able to travel approximately 25% domestically and internationally; a U.S. passport and TWIC credential are required or must be obtainable.

Key Skills:

Electrical System Design, Electrical Schematics, AutoCAD Electrical, Electrical Bills Of Material, PLC Programming, Electronic Controller Programming, Control Panel Design, Circuit Troubleshooting, Three-Phase Power Systems, Variable Frequency Drives, Electrical Code Compliance, Voltage Drop Calculations, Conductor Sizing, Arc Flash Calculations, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration