Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Vanderlande

. Support the North American Service Distribution Team .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and commissioning electrical and process control systems, with a strong focus on compliance and safety regulations. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage project documentation effectively while optimizing system functionality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeMaterial Handling Industry ExperienceAutoCAD Electrical ProficiencyPLC-Based Process Control DesignProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignProcess Control SystemsLow-Voltage Power DistributionSystem CalculationsEngineering DocumentationDesign OptimizationSite SurveysProject PlanningProcess ImprovementEngineering Judgment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAutonomous Work AbilityLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD ElectricalAutodesk SuiteNavisworksProject Tracking ToolsRights-Based Database System

Certifications & Qualifications

NFPA 70 Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Material Handling SystemsProcess IndustrySafety RegulationsEngineering StandardsElectrical Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the North American Service Distribution Team
Design, specify, and commission material handling systems for customer projects throughout North America
Retrofit brownfield customer facilities with complex automated material handling systems
Ensure designs meet customer requirements and coordinate with other trades
Develop compliant electrical and process control systems meeting customer specifications and safety regulations
Peer review other engineers' designs
Optimize system functionality from as-sold design to working electrical design within budget
Design, review, and approve system and component-level calculations
Design, review, and approve complex PLC-based process control systems
Engineer project specials for non-standard design applications
Specify, review, and approve electrical and process control equipment
Use AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, and related tools to create wiring diagrams, termination lists, and bills of materials
Document engineering decisions through design plans, installation files, and engineering instructions
Conduct site surveys as needed
Support installation and commissioning on site and from a home office
Manage project document control using a rights-based database system
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, supply chain, installation, and other teams
Drive process improvements and support project completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, or Associate EE/ET with 12 years related experience
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, including 4 years within the material handling industry or other process industry
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 30%
Ability to design compliant electrical and process control systems
Ability to guide others and justify designs based on engineering judgment, industry practice, codes, and standards
Strong communication, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to work autonomously or in a team while working remotely
Experience in project management or leading teams
Experience using project planning and deliverables tracking tools
Advanced skills using AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting tools
Ability to use Autodesk Suite, including Navisworks
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering and system process control theories and principles
Advanced knowledge/experience with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
Experience designing low-voltage power distribution and process control systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus program
Full-time exempt position
Remote work from a home office
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities