Electrical Controls Engineer: CAD & Instrumentation Expert

MDS Staffing; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter / Instrumentation Technician to support controls engineers in creating and revising complete electrical drawing sets. The role emphasizes AutoCAD Electrical design (85%), with testing and troubleshooting (15%), and close coordination with project teams.

The candidate should have 2+ years in electrical design, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical 2017 or newer. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Electrical Drafting, Mechatronics/Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–20 years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience in process equipment.
• 2 years of Control Panel Design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical 2017 or newer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical wiring diagrams, instrument loop wiring diagrams, and equipment location diagrams.
• Design electrical systems and panel construction within project budgets and customer specs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers/Engineers to ensure accurate, timely work.
• Revise drawings based on change orders or customer requests.
• Inspectfabrication and FAT of electrical systems; assist with installation/testing as needed.
• Maintain AutoCAD Electrical library and document control timeliness.

Education

AS or BS Degree in Electrical Drafting, Mechatronics/Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical 2017+

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter / Instrumentation Technician to support controls engineers in creating and revising complete electrical drawing sets. The role emphasizes AutoCAD Electrical design (85%), with testing and troubleshooting (15%), and close coordination with project teams.

The candidate should have 2+ years in electrical design, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical 2017 or newer. Travel up to 10% may be required.