AutoCAD Designer

Job Description:

• Design complete electrical systems, including low and medium-voltage distribution

• Able to develop power distribution from the substation transformer at the customer facility to the line and equipment. 

• Determine electrical loads that the equipment or line requires to operate efficiently.

• Work with a team of engineers when new equipment or line is being designed. Provide the electrical and controls design portion of the project and take account of his intended functionality.

• Work with team designers and customers on electrical load and functionality requirements so that an electrical load sheet and control inputs and outputs can be completed and an electrical/control system can be designed for that project.

• Prepare control scheme/topology and develop a drawing package consisting of;

  • Electrical and controls components selection based on compliance requirements and budget

  • Develops MCC layout(s) based on calculation data, including motor starter/VFD/Soft Starter or other loads circuit protector sizing

  • Ensure panel schedule layouts balance loads on all phases

  • Prepare load analysis, including arc flash analysis, for the advanced stages of design

  • Size VFD line/load reactors

  • Site Electrical (duct banks, power, and control) plans

  • Electrical one-lines and schematics

  • Site Grounding plans

  • Electrical room layouts

  • Cable tray plans

  • Control Instruments layout plans

  • Performs wire and conduit sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, and conduit fill calculations

  • Develop detailed project electrical and control systems schematics considering all of the above.

    • Power Distribution Diagrams

    • Motor Control Center Diagrams

    • Control Power Distribution Diagrams

    • Network Architecture Drawings

    • Control System I/O Drawings

    • Terminal Drawings

    • GA Drawings

    • Cable Lists and Measurements

    • Equipment or Line wiring diagrams

    • Junction box drawings

    • BOM Development, finalization, and cost estimation

    • Self-quality check of drawings

• Develop specifications for electrical and control panels and final nameplate

• Once a design has been established, visit customer sites to ensure the electrical and control installation process is safe and efficient while making adjustments to ensure the highest level of safety and efficiency are achieved.

• Responsible for Component Selection, Cost estimation, and Schedule development for electrical and control systems of the project.

• Be the subject matter expert in designing electrical and control panels.

• Maintain a safe working environment by being knowledgeable on safety risks associated with electrical and control systems.

• Responsible for specification adherence.

• Mentor fellow employees in electrical and control design applications.

• Assist the Pre-sales and Design departments with cost estimates.

• High regard to Safety requirements during the design.

• Knowledge of UL/CE requirements and compliance is a must.

• Travel to customer sites as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineers or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. 

• 1-5 years of experience designing electrical and control panels for industrial equipment and/or lines.

• Must have experience of developing schematics using AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of industry standards.

• Knowledge of PLC and HMI components and programming.

• Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills.

• Detail oriented. 

• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers. 

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent listening skills. 

• Strong written communication skills. 

• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm. 

• Ability to occasionally travel for exhibits. 

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team. 

• High level of integrity and work ethic. 

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 1 - 4 years of experience.