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Vanderlande · 6 hours ago

Electrical Project Engineer - Entry Level

Vanderlande is seeking an entry level Electrical Project Engineer to support their North American Warehouse Solutions Team. The role involves developing automated warehouse systems, ensuring designs meet customer specifications, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines.

ComputerInformation TechnologyLogisticsTransportationWarehouse Automation
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Responsibilities

Develop code compliant electrical systems that meet the customer specifications
Optimize the system functionality from as-sold to a working electrical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
Perform system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application (conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent and short circuit protection, control panels, control networks, etc.)
Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
Apply safety regulations
Specify the electrical equipment required for the complete electrical system that operates and controls both the Vanderlande manufactured, and third party purchased items
Use software tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop the electrical designs such as wiring diagrams, termination lists, Bill of Materials, etc
Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta, GA office
Project document control using a rights-based database system

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAutoCAD ElectricalElectrical DesignProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementWillingness to LearnEntrepreneurial MindsetSafety Regulations KnowledgeNational Electrical Code KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

This is an entry level position
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 0 – 2 years of related work experience
Or Associate EE/ET with 3 - 5 years related experience
Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 30% with occasional international opportunities
Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural
Good communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
Willingness to learn
Proactive
Ability to work autonomously or in a team
Motivator and ability to work well with team members
Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to drive process improvements
Knowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles

Preferred

Basic knowledge or familiarity of OSHA (29 CFR 1910) Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Basic knowledge or familiarity of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Company

Vanderlande

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Vanderlande is the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (17)
2024 (11)
2023 (13)
2022 (27)
2021 (33)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-03-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Gustavo Quero
NASC Operations Manager
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Lisa Bellia
HR Business Partner Lead - Airport and Parcel Solutions, NA
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