What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electical Compliance Engineer position at Derrick Corporation?
Our Company
Derrick® is a family-owned and operated company with a global presence focused on pioneering fine-separation technology. Since 1951, Derrick has expanded its product portfolio to serve a variety of challenging markets within the Mining & Industrial, Oil & Gas Drilling, and Civil Construction industries. Derrick remains committed to providing the latest technological enhancements that evolve alongside industry best practices and market developments. Derrick's corporate headquarters, in-house manufacturing facility, and Mining & Industrial are based out of Derrick Corporation in Buffalo, New York, while Oil & Gas Drilling and Underground Construction & Aggregates are run out of its Houston, Texas office. This year, 2026 marks our 75th year in operation, which speaks to our enduring legacy and global presence.
Summary
The Electrical Compliance Engineer will be responsible for major compliance projects including designing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance of electrical systems across multiple product lines, including centrifuge and vibrating motor systems. The role is primarily focused on ensuring electrical compliance with responsibility for meeting and maintaining UL/CE/ATEX and IECEx standards across all product lines. In addition to supporting core engineering activities, the candidate will serve as the product champion for the centrifuge line, driving product performance, innovation, and cross-functional alignment. This role involves collaboration with mechanical teams, production support, and vendor coordination to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.
5 days onsite, Monday-Friday
No relocation packages offered
MUST already be local to the Buffalo market
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure UL/CE/ATEX/IECEx electrical compliance for all relevant products.
- Act as internal “Responsible Person”, sign certificates of conformance, etc.
- UL/ATEX file and drawing maintenance.
- Participate in new mechanical compliance projects as needed.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Product champion for electrical systems: Centrifuge and vibrating motor.
- New and existing projects.
- Tech service support.
- Production engineering support.
- Electric panel design.
- Obsolete component replacement.
- Other duties as required, but not limited to:
- Assist production engineering teams and R&D teams with electrical projects as needed.
- Coordinate with vendors to manage internal inventory.
- Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure proper electrical integration.
- Asist commercial engineering with costing estimation and pricing.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Experience in drafting and modeling (AutoCAD or similar tools).
- Strong knowledge of electrical controls, circuits, schematics, and components.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with UL/CE/ATEX compliance requirements.
Other requirements
5 days onsite, Monday-Friday
No relocation packages offered
MUST already be local to the Buffalo market