Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop complete electrical design packages for polymer and chemical applications. You will create 2D/3D CAD drawings, perform load calculations, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

You will manage BOMs, specifications, and document control while collaborating with engineers and vendors to optimize solutions. The role requires a strong background in CAD tools (MicroStation/AutoCAD) and at least five years of design

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and drawing/document control processes.
• Experience with electrical design in polymer or chemical industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design packages from concept to construction deliverables.
• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings for parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Perform load and sizing calculations to support design decisions.
• Review drawings for accuracy, safety, and code compliance.
• Prepare BOMs and technical specifications; maintain document control.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve design challenges.

Skills

problem-solving

effective communication

cross-functional collaboration

time management

prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational-technical drafting training

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Adhere to core values of Safety, Integrity, Partnership, Respect, and Ownership.
• Develop complete electrical design packages including conceptual, preliminary, and construction deliverables.
• Create detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings and layouts for parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Perform electrical load and sizing calculations to support design decisions.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Prepare and revise Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical specifications.
• Conduct field surveys and document existing conditions to inform design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Follow QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve design challenges and optimize solutions.
• Support design change documentation.
• Maintain drawing and document control in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical design experience in the polymer or chemical industry.
• Additional vocational-technical drafting training or minimum of two (2) years in an associate or bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word and Excel).
• Proficiency in CAD software (2D/3D) - primarily MicroStation with knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and stoop as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Hard Skills

• electrical design
• 2D CAD
• 3D CAD
• electrical load calculations
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• technical specifications
• design change documentation
• QA/QC requirements
• compliance with codes and standards
• field surveys

Soft Skills

• problem-solving
• reasoning abilities
• effective communication
• collaboration
• time management
• ability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• vocational-technical drafting training
• Electrical Engineering degree