ECC - Project Design Engineer

Project Design Engineer – Elevator Controls

Regular Position, Full Time. Sacramento, CA.

If you are a forward-thinking engineering professional with an interest in customized system design and customer-driven solutions, we invite you to explore this opportunity! We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Design Engineer to join our Elevator Controls team at Vantage Elevation.

You’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality elevator control solutions by translating customer requirements into engineered manufacturing designs.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field required, or demonstrated equivalent relevant technical experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in control engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with electrical control systems and engineering documentation.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and general computer literacy.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems; experience with 3‑phase VFD motor control and Relay/PLC or DCS logic preferred.
• Experience with elevator controller systems engineering or equivalent systems/electrical control design experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, cooperative interpersonal style.
• Elevator industry experience preferred, but not required.

• Creating engineered manufacturing packages that define controller design and configuration.
• Modifying pre‑designed elevator control systems to meet customer‑specific requirements, including electrical and voltage changes.
• Configuring systems in compliance with applicable electrical codes, elevator codes, and industry standards.
• Preparing schematic diagrams and technical documentation for production teams.
• Collaborating closely with customers, engineers, and production staff to ensure project requirements are met.
• Supporting quality assurance efforts related to design engineering outputs.
• Contributing to continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Adhering to established engineering standards, methods, and best practices.
• Participating in production floor training to gain hands‑on understanding of how elevator control panels are built, wired, tested, and modified.

• Competitive salary, $77,000–$97,000 and bonus opportunities.
• 12.5 Vacation Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 5 Sick days.
• Medical (Kaiser and BCBS), Dental, Vision and 401K.
• 401(K) / Company Match / Non‑Elective.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• …and more!

• Full‑time, regular position.
• Day shift.
• On‑site position based in Sacramento, CA.

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read? If you’re motivated by complex system design and enjoy applying your analytical thinking, precision, and teamwork to real‑world engineering challenges, we invite you to apply.