Draftsperson

Empirical Foods; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods in South Sioux City, NE seeks a skilled Draftsperson to contribute to the electrical team. The role combines drafting, documentation, and electrical knowledge to create complete drawing packages from concept through manufacturing and field installation.

You will produce 2D drawings and 3D models for control panels, review documents for accuracy, and support revisions during fabrication, startup, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• 3D modeling experience with Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Degree or hands-on training in electrical technology, controls, or automation.
• Industrial electrical systems and panel experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for industrial control panels.
• Develop complete project drawing packages including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Review documents for accuracy, scope, and compliance.
• Support revisions during fabrication, startup, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with electrical design group and project teams.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Three-phase power

Industrial controls

Deadline management

Education

Electrical technology degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

empirical is seeking a skilled Draftsperson to contribute to our electrical team.

This position combines practical electrical knowledge with technical drafting and documentation skills to create complete drawing packages from concept through manufacturing and field installation. Candidates may come from backgrounds such as mechanical drafters, electricians, panel builders, controls technicians, or technical electrical programs.

Join our dedicated team! This position is required to work onsite in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Electrical Drafting, Design Documentation, and 3D Modeling

• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation packages for industrial control panels, and electrical installations based on designs and direction provided by the Electrical Design Group.
• Develop complete project drawing packages including
  • Electrical schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • Panel Room equipment layouts
  • Detailed, dimensioned drawings for installation
  • Wiring diagrams
  • One-line diagrams
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Review project documentation for technical accuracy, scope, and compliance.
• Support design revisions during fabrication and project execution.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work closely with electrical design group, electricians, and project teams, to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist with troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support as needed.

Standards & Compliance

• Design in accordance with applicable codes and standards including NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 79, UL 508A, and relevant ISA/IEC standards.
• Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices.
• Design Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices. Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control in accordance with company standards.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Understanding of three-phase power systems, industrial controls, and electrical theory.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, standards and best practices.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and manage multiple project priorities.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Strong organization, and attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Problem solving
• Effective communication

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office/design-based with regular interaction with the Electrical Design group and in-house electrical contractor.
• Production facility to provide support during fabrication, testing, startup, or commissioning.

Experience Experience with AutoCAD preferred. 3D Modeling experience such as Inventor or Solid Works.

Education Degree, diploma, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical technology, controls, or automation. Practical experience in industrial electrical systems, control panels, or automation will be considered in lieu of education.

Department Engineering