Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer

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Job Title: Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Shift: 1st Shift Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: Starts at $39+ (depending on experience) Position Overview: Qualdoc is seeking an Electrical Crane Engineer / Electrical Controls Designer for a full-time, salaried position based in Ashland, VA. This is a fully onsite role with no remote work option. The Electrical Crane Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining electrical and control systems for overhead cranes and related lifting equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise in crane systems, electrical design, and automation to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations. Key Responsibilities: Engineering & Design: - Design electrical systems for overhead cranes, including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, and workstation cranes - Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD tools - Select and specify components such as VFDs, festoon systems, conductor bars, limit switches, and safety devices Apply relevant industry standards, including: - CMAA 70 / CMAA 74 - NFPA 70 (...