Electrical Designer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. seeks a CAD Designer to develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and P&ID’s for control systems. The role includes creating general arrangements and other electrical plans for upgrade projects.

Two-year CAD/Design degree preferred, with 3–5 years' AutoCAD experience and knowledge of NFPA/NEC standards. Proficiency in Excel/Word and site condition assessment are expected.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Design in electrical or equivalent preferred.
• Three to five years' experience with AutoCAD commands and related drafting tasks.
• Working knowledge of electricity fundamentals and NFPA/NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Draw electrical layouts for buildings, panels, lighting and power.
• Modify client drawings using AutoCAD for general arrangements, wiring diagrams and P&ID’s.
• Understand Construction, Manufacturing, Control System Design and Electrical Engineering practices.
• Read vendor information and apply concepts under supervision.
• Maintain attention to detail and meet project timelines.
• Handle general administration tasks and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project team for engineering support and problem solving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

Two-year CAD/Design degree or equivalent (Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD 2024+

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• An ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 Firm

Wunderleich-Malec Engineering is hiring a CAD Designer. This position is responsible for the development of Panel Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, Control System Networks as well as General Arrangements, P&ID’s and other electrical plans a

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for the development of Panel Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, Control System Networks as well as General Arrangements, P&ID’s and other electrical plans as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Drawing of electrical layouts to include Buildings, Panels, lighting, power, using various standard symbols on specific projects
• Expected to utilize AutoCAD to modify client drawings such as general arrangements, wiring diagrams, schematics, P&ID’s and other documentation required for upgrade type project work
• Familiarity with practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters to include Construction, Manufacturing, Control System Design, and Electrical Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret vendor information and apply that to design concepts as directed by Senior Designer or Engineering Supervision
• Must have attention to detail, consistency in work output and be cognizant of project time lines
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer
• Have a commitment to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality work within a project
• Working with project team for engineering support and problem solving

Minimum Requirements

Education

Two-year degree in Computer Aided Drafting/ Design in electrical or equivalent degree is preferred.

Experience

• Generally, three to five years’ experience preferred including working knowledge of tools and parts necessary for specific projects, knowledge of uses of Auto CAD commands and how to perform tasks (Expertise using Auto CAD 2024 or higher and Auto CAD Electrical)
• Must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, ability to apply the NFPA, NEC standards to designs as well
• Power Plant design experience, including field work is desirable
• Ability to inspect, measure and assess site conditions as they pertain to project upgrades including general arrangements, cabinet wiring, raceway systems and electrical equipment installations
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent decisions successfully within the role of the job responsibilities
• Requires working knowledge of computer equipment for proper setup and operation, in addition to Microsoft Excel, Word and various office application software

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments, Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.

• Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance