Entry Level Electrical Engineer
The Entry Level Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting electrical systems for overhead cranes and hoisting equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable material handling solutions through design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and modernization projects in an industrial environment.
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Position Summary
This opportunity is for an Entry Level Electrical Engineer supporting industrial material‑handling equipment (primarily overhead cranes and hoists). You will help design, document, commission, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems while working closely with project managers, technicians, fabrication teams, and customers. This is an onsite role based in Greenfield Manor, PA.
What You’ll Do
You will contribute across the project lifecycle — from preliminary designs and proposals through commissioning and field support. Typical responsibilities include:
- Evaluate project viability, contract compliance, and internal build criteria.
- Perform site surveys and inspections to assess existing conditions.
- Develop preliminary electrical designs to support sales and proposals.
- Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for new builds and retrofits.
- Specify, configure, and troubleshoot VFDs, motors, motor controls, PLCs, and HMI systems.
- Participate in engineering review, submittal preparation, and oversee sub‑contractor electrical submittals.
- Support crane modernization and retrofit projects by upgrading electrical and control systems.
- Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
- Provide field troubleshooting and technical support to shop and service teams.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, and project records.
- Ensure designs and installations comply with OSHA, NEC, CMAA, ANSI, and NFPA standards.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0–3 years’ experience with industrial electrical systems and controls.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for electrical and control systems.
- Good verbal and written communication; able to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Experience designing panel layouts and wiring diagrams for industrial applications.
- Familiarity with VFDs, motor control circuitry, HMI systems, and commissioning activities.
- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar drafting tools.
- Comfortable performing site work (startup, commissioning, troubleshooting) and working at heights when required.
Work Environment
This role is a mix of office, shop, and onsite field work in industrial settings focused on overhead cranes and hoists. You will be expected to visit customer sites for inspections, startups, and troubleshooting. Safety and compliance with OSHA, NEC, CMAA, ANSI, and NFPA are priorities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $33.65 - $45.67 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.
- If eligible, benefits may include medical, dental & vision; retirement plan options (401(k)); voluntary life and AD&D; short‑ and long‑term disability; HSA; employee assistance program; and paid time off—subject to plan rules and eligibility.
Location & Work Type
- Location: Greenfield Manor, PA (onsite)
- Workplace Type: Fully onsite
About the Hiring Organization
This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client. Careertakes is supporting the recruitment process as a third‑party recruiter.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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