Design Engineer

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, documentation, and support of electrical control panel systems for centrifugal blowers, compressors, and industrial process equipment applications. This role ensures that all control panel designs comply with project specifications, customer requirements, industry codes, regulatory standards, and company engineering practices.

This position works closely with project engineering and controls engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, maintainable, and custom control panel systems. The Design Engineer is tasked to develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, bill of materials, enclosure arrangements, wiring diagrams, and other engineering documentation required for fabrication and testing. This position supports the complete project lifecycle from proposal and design through manufacturing and testing.

This role reports to Jose Maldonado, Engineering Manager at Lone Star Turbo, Houston, Texas, USA.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bill of material.
• Design electrical control panels in accordance with project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including wiring schedules, termination drawings, cable schedules, and as-built packages.
• Select electrical and control components including PLCs, VFDs, relays, transformers, circuit protection devices, instrumentation, and communication hardware.
• Review designs to ensure safety, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL 508A, and company standards.
• Participate in design reviews, execute change requests, and complete as-built drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing design errors, rework, and project costs.
• Maintain project documentation and complete assigned tasks in accordance with established schedules.
• Communicate effectively while working remotely with global engineering teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or related field of study.  
• Two years minimum experience designing industrial control panels, creating electrical schematics, and related documentation.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software used for schematic and panel design.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems including motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Understanding of electrical codes and standards such as NEC and UL 508A.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering documents, and technical requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in English and ability to communicate with global stake holders.

 Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with industrial automation and control system integration.
• Knowledge of communication networks and industrial protocols.
• Familiarity with panel thermal management, enclosure design, and wire sizing principles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.