Senior Electrical Engineer - Conveyance Systems

Blue Bridge People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer for Electromechanical Systems, with a focus on low-voltage and controls-oriented design. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in material handling systems. The role involves designing electrical systems, integrating with PLCs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates from industrial automation or manufacturing fields are encouraged to apply. This position is based in Atlanta, GA or Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design low-voltage electrical systems including 24V/48VDC power and control circuits.
• Engineer panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.
• Integrate electrical designs with PLCs and automation equipment.
• Specify power supplies, sensors, and I/O devices.
• Support AutoCAD Electrical development.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical discussions.

Skills

Fluency in AutoCAD Electrical

Experience with schematics

Experience in panel layouts

Low-voltage system design

Knowledge of UL, NEC, IEC, NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Level III–IV) – Electromechanical Systems

Location: Atlanta, GA or Milwaukee, WI

Overview

Our client is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer – Electromechanical Systems to support complex automation and material-handling systems. This role focuses on low-voltage and controls-oriented electrical design, including sensors, power supplies, panel internals, and integration with PLC and mechanical systems. This position will play a critical role in scaling the organization’s engineering capabilities.

Candidates from industrial automation, manufacturing, automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or heavy manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Electromechanical System Design

• Design low-voltage electrical systems including 24V/48VDC power, control circuits, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and I/O networks.
• Engineer panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans for automation equipment.
• Integrate electrical designs with PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, servos, and VFDs.

Device Specification & Standards

• Specify power supplies, I/O devices, sensors, relays, safety components, terminal blocks, and industrial networking hardware.
• Develop and maintain customer-specific electrical standards for major enterprise clients.
• Support AutoCAD Electrical development, including macros, libraries, and drawing automation.

Field & Commissioning Support

• Support system installation and debugging on site.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting on controls power, signal integrity, and device performance.
• Produce redlines, as-builts, and final documentation.
• Partner with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure complete system integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and support peer technical reviews.
• Participate in customer design reviews and technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Level III: 5–7 years of experience in material handling systems.

Required Skills

• Fluency in AutoCAD Electrical (technical testing required).
• Strong experience with schematics, panel layouts, and low-voltage system design.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial sensors, field devices, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of UL, NEC, IEC, and NFPA standards.