Electrical Project Engineer

This position is on-site and does not work remotely. There is no relocation package - must be located in the area - This position is located at our Engineered Systems facility at 302 West 6th Street, Mansfield, Ohio.

Interested in an opportunity to join a leader in the pump industry? The Gorman-Rupp Company, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, has been designing, manufacturing, and selling pumps and pumping systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and other liquid-handling applications for over 90 years.

The Project Engineer – Electrical is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems, control panels, and circuitry used in the company’s Engineered Systems product line. This role applies established electrical engineering principles, applicable codes, and CAD/CAM tools to develop complete electrical designs that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and company specifications.

The Project Engineer works closely with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Production, and external vendors to ensure electrical designs are accurate, manufacturable, and cost-effective. This position exercises independent judgment on technical matters, supports product development initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts within the Engineering Department.

1. Design & Development

• Prepare preliminary electrical designs, control concepts, and quotations based on customer-supplied specifications, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Design complete electrical circuits, control panels, and system layouts for standard and custom Engineered Systems products.
• Utilize electrical CAD software to create, modify, and maintain ladder diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and related documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
• Review engineering orders and sales documentation for completeness, accuracy, and technical feasibility prior to design release.
• Develop and document electrical bills of material (BOMs), component specifications, and procurement requirements for manufacturing.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Work closely with the Sales Department to interpret customer requirements and support technical feasibility and quotation development.
• Coordinate electrical designs with Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper integration of wiring, conduit, and control components.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support the purchase of electrical shop equipment, tooling, and engineering supplies to support manufacturing and testing needs.
• Select vendor-supplied components based on safety, performance, cost, and availability; obtain and evaluate vendor quotations as required.
• Provide technical guidance to production, quality, and service personnel regarding electrical designs and control systems.
• Support the electrical shop by clarifying wiring methods, assembly requirements, and special control configurations.

3. Testing, Evaluation & Support

• Assist with testing, debugging, and evaluation of control panels, electrical components, and new or modified products.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues during production, startup, or field service activities, including remote troubleshooting as needed.
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and recommend improvements to electrical designs, components, or processes.
• Evaluate competitive products and technologies to support product development, standardization, and sales initiatives.
• Provide occasional field support, including customer training, startup assistance, or issue resolution.

• Create, review, and maintain engineering documentation, instruction manuals, warning/caution labels, and specifications related to electrical systems.
• Coordinate with external consultants or documentation resources as needed to support manuals and technical publications.
• Maintain awareness of changes in local, national, and industry electrical codes and standards; update designs and practices accordingly.
• Support documentation control, BOM accuracy, and data management efforts within the Engineering Department.
• Support and oversee electrical bill of material (BOM) accuracy, system integration, and data management improvements related to electrical designs.

• Identify opportunities for design optimization, standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Support development of electrical design standards, motor control selection guidelines, and best practices for use by Sales and Engineering.
• Participate in training, seminars, equipment demonstrations, and industry events to maintain current technical knowledge.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and quality excellence within the Engineering Department.
• Serve as a technical backup to the ES…