What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer II position at Loram Maintenance of Way?
Job Title: Designer II, Electrical
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Electrical
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days annually to work from home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Designer II, Electrical is responsible for developing and maintaining, design, detailed drawings, and related specifications of equipment under the direction of an engineer.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
- Create conceptual layouts of machines, machine components, and systems to meet required specifications.
- Prepares, checks, and processes Engineering changes to incorporate updated design to new or existing machines.
- Read, understand, edit, and create electrical schematics in ladder diagram format.
- Review electrical schematics and create electrical panel and enclosure designs, layouts, and bill of materials.
Operational Excellence
- Maintain effective communication between departments and teams to support successful project releases.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate Degree in Design/Drafting
Experience: 3 years’ experience with CAD modeling, detail drafting, and PDM systems.
Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- Up to 5% travel, including international
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $27.51 to $34.39.
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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REV March 2025
Salary : $28 - $34