Electrical Engineer

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

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.