Design Drafter: Electrical Control Panels (CAD, On-site)

SJE Career; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

At SJE, we are seeking a Design Drafter to support our Altronex brand in Madison, WI. You will create accurate CAD files for custom control systems, following standards for panels, layouts, circuits, and ladder logic.

You will also prepare drawings for submittals and documentation, help plan CAD tasks, and maintain project files to keep Engineering, Production, and Project teams aligned from design through final documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CAD drafting experience.
• Two-year degree in CAD drafting, graphic design, design technology, engineering technology, electrical technology, or related field.
• Understanding of electrical drawings, panel layouts, circuits, ladder logic, control systems and UL 508A.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, engineering sketches, and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, complete documentation.
• Ability to follow company standards, design guidelines, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, engineering sketches, and drawings to create accurate CAD files for custom control systems.
• Develop drawings including system overviews and interconnections, cabinet and panel layouts, electrical equipment layouts, electrical circuits, ladder logic, legends, indexes, and revision information.
• Prepare drawing files and documentation for submittals, bills of materials, production books, shop drawings, as-built and as-installed documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize CAD work to support project schedules and team needs.
• Maintain proper project documentation, support archiving and reference database activities, and complete other duties as directed by management.

Skills

CAD drafting

Electrical drawings

Ladder logic

UL 508A

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year CAD drafting degree

Job description

At SJE, we are seeking a Design Drafter to support our Altronex brand in Madison, WI. You will create accurate CAD files for custom control systems, following standards for panels, layouts, circuits, and ladder logic.

You will also prepare drawings for submittals and documentation, help plan CAD tasks, and maintain project files to keep Engineering, Production, and Project teams aligned from design through final documentation.