AutoCad Designer - Control Panels

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible spending accounts/Health SAV

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Design Drafter to create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and BOMs in line with project documentation and PowerSecure standards.

You will review drawings, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and participate in design reviews and handoffs with key stakeholders. You should possess an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 2+ years of drafting experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault and IFS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience producing electrical design drawings for industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, single lines, manuals and control drawings.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with continuous improvement focus.
• Detail-oriented with a positive can-do attitude and strong collaboration.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software; MS Office familiarity.
• Familiar with UL, NEC and NFPA 79 standards and industry drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and BOMs aligned to project docs and codes.
• Review construction drawings and escalate concerns to mitigate delays.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and departments to finalize deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings and handoffs with stakeholders.
• Set up Vault structure and manage ECOs for design changes.
• Support manufacturing inspections and review revisions in PDM.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault, IFS and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce overall manufacturing and installation costs.
• Coordinate with QC to inspect products and address discrepancies.
• Ensure schedules and milestones are met and seek continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with teams

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

Vault

IFS

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

This position is not open to third party recruiters.