AutoCad Designer - Control Panels

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation & Holidays

PTO

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness program

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and BOMs for industrial controls projects.

You will review drawings, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with standards and project specs. The role requires CAD proficiency and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related fields preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience producing electrical design drawings with a focus on industrial controls systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, control drawings, manuals, and markups.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including collaboration with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and BOMs adhering to project technical documentation and PowerSecure design standards.
• Review construction drawings to ensure alignment with tasks and raise concerns promptly to mitigate delays.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and departments to complete project deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings including handoff, release review, and design meetings with stakeholders.
• Set up Vault structure (folders, items, ECOs) and maintain design data.
• Support manufacturing product build inspections and field verifications.
• Process design changes through revision documentation in PDM; produce drawing packages for review prior to release.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault, IFS and other tools.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities in manufacture, installation and operation.
• Coordinate with QC to inspect products and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Ensure schedules and milestone dates are achieved.
• Seek opportunities to learn processes, standards and best practices related to electrical design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

Vault

IFS

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Requisition Number: CONTR003339

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• Associates of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or other related fields preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience producing electrical design drawings with a focus on industrial controls systems preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret documents such as: construction drawings, single lines, product manuals, control drawings, work instructions, written directions, and markups to electrical control drawings.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with a focus on
  continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including collaborating with other teams.
• Ability to use 2-D AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software efficiently.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Familiar with UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Knowledgeable of industry standards for drafting.
• Willingness to learn and apply instruction from senior staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and bills of materials
  adhering to project technical documentation to produce design package
  ensuring compliance with PowerSecure design standards and applicable code or project specifications.
• Review construction drawings to ensure alignment with assigned task and bring concerns to team lead or Project Engineer in a timely fashion to mitigate any potential delays.
• Coordinate and communicate with other engineering disciplines, technical project management and other departments to complete project deliverables.
• Be an active participant in project meetings including handoff, release review, and design meetings as required with the necessary stakeholders.
• Design is responsible for setting up Vault structure (folders, items, ECOs).
• Support manufacturing product build inspections.
• Process design changes through revision documentation within PDM software.
  Producing drawing packages for lead or senior staff to review prior to release.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault, IFS and other tools.
• Identify and execute processes that reduce the overall cost to manufacture, install and operate our products.
• Coordinate with QC to inspect products in manufacturing to troubleshoot
  discrepancies.
• Ensure schedules and milestone dates are achieved.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn processes, standards and best practices related to electrical design.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasionally assist in moving materials and equipment that weigh ~40 lbs.
• Occasionally visit manufacturing floor and utilize proper PPE
• Prolonged sitting with computer usage.

About Us:

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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