Electrical Engineer – Concepting

Summary

Aegis Sortation is an intralogistics technology and innovation company delivering automation solutions across e-commerce, freight and parcel, and warehouse and distribution operations. The Electrical Concepting and Estimating Engineer will develop conceptual electrical and controls designs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare estimates and proposals, and support automation projects from concept development through project handoff.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical and controls solutions for automated material handling and intralogistics systems
• Define preliminary controls architectures, network requirements, and electrical system concepts
• Define preliminary controls architectures, network requirements, and electrical system concepts
• Collaborate with sales, mechanical engineering, and solutions development teams to create customer-focused system designs
• Participate in solution development from a "blank sheet of paper" concept stage through proposal delivery
• Assist with equipment selection, power distribution concepts, and control system recommendations
• Develop conceptual electrical layouts and supporting technical documentation
• Prepare budgetary estimates, technical proposals, and scope documentation
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and value-engineering opportunities
• Work with equipment vendors and partners to obtain technical information and pricing
• Participate in customer meetings, site assessments, technical presentations, and solution reviews
• Support project handoff activities after award and provide technical continuity to execution teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical design, or material handling systems
• Knowledge of PLC-based control systems and industrial automation architecture
• Familiarity with industrial networking, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and field devices
• Experience creating electrical concepts, system architectures, or control strategies
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical automation solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Up to 15% travel as needed for customer meetings and occasional site visits
• Experience with warehouse automation, sortation systems, conveyor systems, or intralogistics solutions preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical design, or material handling systems
• Knowledge of PLC-based control systems and industrial automation architecture
• Familiarity with industrial networking, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and field devices
• Experience creating electrical concepts, system architectures, or control strategies
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical automation solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Up to 15% travel as needed for customer meetings and occasional site visits

Nice to Haves

• Experience with warehouse automation, sortation systems, conveyor systems, or intralogistics solutions preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required

Benefits

• This role can be based remotely or in a hybrid arrangement from Louisville, KY; Memphis, TN; or Mason, OH, depending on the candidate and team needs.
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Professional development opportunities