Electrical CAD Designer - Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in the United States seeks a Designer I to support engineering project execution by creating detailed electrical and physical designs, developing CAD drawings, and preparing project documentation.

You will collaborate with technical leads to deliver high-quality designs on schedule and within budget, while building expertise in power system protection and SEL products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of SEL products.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of technical supervision, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AutoCAD or MicroStation).
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).
• Experience in electrical utilities, consulting, or system integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs and support job estimates under the supervision of a technical lead.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project technical leads.
• Complete assigned work and submit within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
• Develop and maintain expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
• Assist and mentor drafters with technical tasks.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL equipment and solutions for power system protection and automation.
• Use best available processes and tools and provide feedback on process enhancements.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in EET/CAD/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in the United States seeks a Designer I to support engineering project execution by creating detailed electrical and physical designs, developing CAD drawings, and preparing project documentation.

You will collaborate with technical leads to deliver high-quality designs on schedule and within budget, while building expertise in power system protection and SEL products.