Electrical Engineer - Construction & Capital Projects

About this role

Gotion Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical infrastructure for a new manufacturing facility in Illinois, managing construction, commissioning, and capital projects for industrial power distribution systems. The role requires expertise in medium and low-voltage electrical systems, AutoCAD proficiency, and collaboration across engineering and construction teams.

What you'll do

• Design electrical systems and develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, and installation packages for new construction and facility expansions
• Create and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for electrical layouts and construction documentation
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, short-circuit studies, and equipment sizing for system design
• Support construction teams during installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure code compliance
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change requests, and as-built documentation for accuracy and specification adherence
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, facilities, and construction teams throughout project execution

What they're looking for

• AutoCAD (proficient)
• SolidWorks (preferred)
• Medium and low-voltage electrical systems
• Electrical load calculations and voltage drop analysis
• Short-circuit studies and coordination principles
• One-line diagrams and wiring documentation
• NEC, NFPA, and OSHA code compliance
• Industrial and manufacturing electrical infrastructure design

Benefits

• Opportunity to support next-generation lithium battery and electric vehicle technology
• 100% on-site work at greenfield manufacturing facility
• Involvement in large-scale capital projects and facility expansion
• Collaborative environment with R&D centers across multiple countries
• Career development in sustainable energy and electrified transportation

Likely interview questions

• Can you walk us through a medium-voltage electrical system design you've led, from initial load calculations through commissioning?
• Describe your experience with electrical load calculations and voltage drop analysis—what tools or methods have you used?