Electrical Designer

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment—that’s how our “Cooler By Design®” tagline was born. But it’s not just our technology that’s cool. It’s our people. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. And with the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together, too.

Our customers don’t simply bring us equipment specs—they bring us challenges. That’s where you come in. From concept and design to installation and commissioning, you’ll help create solutions that support a wide range of industries and applications.

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Delivering Nexus of Clean™ solutions for clean water, clean power, clean food, and clean industrials

Powering the carbonation in your favorite fast-food beverage

Making nitro coffee and even nitro ice cream possible

Want to see our impact in action? Explore Chart City: https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/ . We’re looking for bright, driven talent excited to build a career in an evolving, high‑growth industry. Along with competitive compensation and meaningful work, Chart offers development programs designed to grow future leaders. That could be you. If you’re passionate about design engineering and think a career at Chart sounds pretty cool, let’s talk.

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the detailed electrical design and documentation of industrial equipment and systems. This role contributes to the electrical design , panel layouts, wiring schematics, and Bills of Material (BOMs), supporting engineered-to-order projects through design and manufacturing phases .

The Electrical Designer works closely with Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, code ‑ compliant, and aligned with project requirements. This role follows established drafting practices and standards while assisting in maintaining high ‑ quality electrical documentation.

What Will You Do?

Electrical Design & Documentation

Produce electrical design deliverables and support development of complete electrical design packages including:

Single‑line diagrams

Schematic diagrams

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, production‑ready drawings.

Ensure all drawings comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL, CSA, IEC, customer requirements).

Technical Support

Support Electrical Engineers and Senior Designers in developing electrical designs.

Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback.

Support Electrical Engineers by identifying and communicate design issues and constructability concerns and escalate as needed.

Assist with engineering support activities for Sales and Applications when required.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

Apply established electrical design standards, templates, and drafting practices.

Support revision control and documentation updates.

Provide feedback on opportunities to improve design efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across projects.

Manufacturing & Field Support

Support Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in resolving design-related issues.

Assist with updating drawings based on factory and field feedback.

Support testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities as needed.

Your Experience Should Be...

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Electrical Technology, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus).

3+ 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

Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work with moderate supervision and guidance from senior team members.

Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in compressors, blowers, rotating equipment, or packaged industrial systems.

Familiarity with UL panel shop requirements and certification processes.

Experience working with global 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