Senior Electrical Designer
Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart’s Success…
Cooler By Design” - Chart’s 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. What’s more, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s 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 it’ll likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s 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 engineered‑to‑order 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, code‑compliant, and aligned with project requirements. In 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:
Single‑line 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, production‑ready 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 cross‑functional 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 design‑related 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 (Bachelor’s 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
Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.
