Senior Electrical Designer
Stafford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Ensuring Charts Success
Cooler By Design - Charts principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from right Well yes and no see we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. Whats more were problem solvers. Customers dont come to Chart with an equipment specification they come to Chart with a challenge. Thats where you come in because someone has to figure it out all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment at site. The applications we service are pretty diverse (and cool) too from solutions for launching rockets into space; to providing low carbon energy for vehicles industries and even entire communities; to the preservation of critical human and animal tissue. Pop into a well-known fast food outlet and itll likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing well thats Chart technology too (and its also cool)! Interested to learn more Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives.
The Senior Electrical Designer is responsible for the detailed electrical design and documentation of industrial equipment and systems. This role serves as a technical authority for electrical drawings panel layouts wiring schematics and Bills of Material (BOMs) supporting engineeredtoorder projects from concept through manufacturing installation and commissioning.
The Senior Electrical Designer works closely with Electrical Engineers Project Engineers Manufacturing and external vendors to ensure designs are accurate manufacturable codecompliant and aligned with project addition this role provides mentorship to junior designers and helps establish and maintain electrical drafting standards.
What Will You Do
Electrical Design & Documentation
Produce complete electrical design packages including:
- Singleline diagrams o Schematic diagrams o Wiring diagrams
- Control panel layouts
- Cable schedules and termination drawings Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) aligned with project scope and manufacturing needs.
- Translate engineering concepts and specifications into detailed productionready drawings.
- Ensure all drawings comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC UL CSA IEC customer specifications).
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a technical resource for electrical drafting practices and standards.
- Review and approve electrical drawings created by junior designers.
- Support Electrical Engineers by identifying design risks constructability issues and opportunities for standardization.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to crossfunctional teams. Provide Engineering support to Sales Applications and Field Service as needed.
- Support in preparing cost estimates for potential opportunities.
Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Develop maintain and improve electrical design templates symbols and drafting standards.
- Support configuration control and revision management of electrical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency accuracy and consistency across projects.
Manufacturing & Field Support
- Interface with Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality to resolve designrelated issues.
- Support factory testing troubleshooting and field feedback by updating drawings as required.
- Assist with installation and commissioning documentation when needed.
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require
Your Experience Should Be...
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design Electrical Technology or related field (Bachelors degree a plus).
- 8 years of experience in electrical design for industrial OEM or engineered equipment.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical ePlan (or equivalent electrical CAD tools).
- Solid understanding of:
- Industrial control systems
- Motor control circuits
- PLC I/O wiring and panel design
- Instrumentation and field device wiring
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for BOM generation.
Professional Skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated mentoring or informal leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in compressors blowers rotating equipment or packaged industrial systems.
- Familiarity with UL panel shop requirements and certification processes.
- Experience supporting global or multi-site engineering teams
Our Benefits Package...
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer contributions to an HSA account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual spouse and dependent child coverage
401k retirement savings plan including a company match
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) provides services and equipment for cryogenic liquefaction of gases such as Hydrogen, LNG, Argon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen.