Electrical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Erie, PA
WAGE RANGE*: 75 - 100k Annual salary
JOB NUMBER:0002
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical engineering, equipment design, control systems, or automation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and preparation of industrial electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Experience designing or supporting industrial control panels, electrical components, motor controls, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical specifications
• Working familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation hardware
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems, including Studio 5000 or FactoryTalk View
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or Modbus RTU
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, and industrial control panel construction practices
• Exposure to hazardous-location electrical requirements, including Class I, Division 2
• Experience with packaged industrial process equipment, gas purification equipment, FAT, or field commissioning

Additional Information

• Some travel may be required

JOB DESCRIPTION
Client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, documentation, and testing of electrical and control systems for industrial air and gas purification equipment. The successful candidate will independently develop electrical design packages while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Engineering

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages in AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and installation details
• Interpret P&IDs, customer specifications, internal datasheets, and project requirements to establish electrical designs
• Select and specify electrical and control components, including circuit protection, power supplies, transformers, relays, contactors, motor controls, and instrumentation
• Prepare and maintain electrical bills of materials (BOMs), cable and conduit arrangements, and associated engineering documentation
• Review drawing packages for accuracy and revise existing designs to accommodate project changes and product improvements

Industrial Controls & Automation

• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, field instrumentation, and communication interfaces into equipment control systems
• Assist with PLC/HMI software development, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain PLC I/O lists and control system documentation; coordinate electrical hardware requirements with controls software
• Support industrial networking requirements, including Ethernet/IP and Modbus where applicable

Manufacturing, Testing & Commissioning

• Provide technical guidance to assemblers and technicians during control panel fabrication and equipment assembly
• Inspect electrical assemblies for conformity with approved drawings and resolve manufacturing questions
• Support system power-up, hardware configuration, functional testing, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during testing, installation, and commissioning

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare functional descriptions, test procedures, technical specifications, and design revisions
• Apply relevant project requirements and electrical standards, including NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A where applicable
• Support requirements for hazardous-location installations where applicable

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.
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