Company
Industrial Manufacturing
ElectricalCraneEngineer/ElectricalControlsDesigner
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“Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer. Skills: Electrical Crane Engineering, Controls Design, Material Handling Systems. Design electrical systems for lifting applications. Produce electrical schematics”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure equipment reliability; Ensure operational efficiency; Ensure compliance with standards; Enhance reliability; Enhance uptime; Enhance operational effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical skills; Root-cause investigation
Onsite position, Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3-7 years of experience, Understanding of CMAA guidelines, Understanding of hoist, bridge, trolley motor-control systems, Understanding of VFDs, soft-start technologies, Ability to create, review, interpret schematics, Knowledge of conductor-bar systems, Knowledge of festoon assemblies, Knowledge of radio-control systems, Knowledge of pendant controls, Knowledge of collision-avoidance technologies
Nice to Have
Experience supporting crane modernization, Experience with custom lifting-system development, Familiarity with advanced motion-control technologies, Troubleshooting skills, Analytical skills, Root-cause investigation skills
What You'll Do.
Design electrical systems for lifting applications
Produce electrical schematics
Produce wiring diagrams
Produce control-panel layouts
Specify and integrate components
Perform engineering calculations
Incorporate industry standards
Incorporate regulatory requirements
Assist with startup activities
Assist with commissioning activities
Configure operator interfaces
Test operator interfaces
Configure electrical controls
Test electrical controls
Verify system operation
Support field implementation activities
Investigate electrical issues
Resolve electrical issues
Investigate controls issues
Resolve controls issues
Support maintenance personnel
Support technical teams
Participate in retrofit initiatives
Participate in modernization projects
Recommend improvements
Ensure designs comply with codes
Ensure modifications comply with codes
Ensure designs comply with standards
Ensure modifications comply with standards
Ensure designs comply with practices
Ensure modifications comply with practices
Participate in system reviews
Participate in safety assessments
Participate in inspections
Participate in technical evaluations
Maintain drawing revisions
Maintain engineering records
Maintain project documentation
Assist with maintaining configuration records
Assist with maintaining equipment history
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Operations teams; Maintenance teams; Field service teams; Project managers; Mechanical engineers; Technicians; Production teams
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
## Description Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Conversion Opportunity) Compensation: Starting at $39+/hour (based on experience) Position Overview A fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment is seeking an experienced Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer to support the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of overhead lifting and material-handling systems. This role combines electrical engineering design work with onsite technical support, helping ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. The position works closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, and field service teams on both new installations and modernization projects. ## Key Functions of the Role Engineering & System Development Design electrical systems for overhead lifting applications including bridge cranes, gantry systems, monorails, and workstation lifting equipment Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control-panel layouts, and engineering documentation using CAD software Specify and integrate components such as variable frequency drives, conductor systems, relays, sensors, limit switches, safety devices, and control hardware Perform engineering calculations related to motor performance, load requirements, equipment sizing, and system operation Incorporate applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements into design solutions Installation Support & Equipment Validation Assist with startup and commissioning activities for newly installed and upgraded systems Configure and test VFDs, operator interfaces, relays, and associated electrical controls Verify system operation through functional testing and performance validation Support field implementation activities to ensure equipment aligns with design intent Technical Troubleshooting & Modernization Inves
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