Onsite Controls & Electrical Engineer — Crane Systems

Socket.dev; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Controls & Electrical Systems Engineer to design, install, and support electrical control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment onsite in Ashland, VA. The role requires expertise in electrical design, automation, troubleshooting, and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts; selecting components like VFDs, festoon systems, and HMIs; performing load

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience designing, installing, or maintaining overhead crane electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of CMAA crane classifications and motor control systems.
• Experience with VFDs, soft starters, motor protection systems, HMIs, relays, and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for overhead cranes and related equipment, including bridge, gantry, and monorail systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Perform load calculations, power sizing, and control logic design for crane equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and system validation.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

CAD software

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

VFDs

Soft starters

HMIs

Relays

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Controls & Electrical Systems Engineer to design, install, and support electrical control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment onsite in Ashland, VA. The role requires expertise in electrical design, automation, troubleshooting, and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts; selecting components like VFDs, festoon systems, and HMIs; performing load