Electrical Design CAD Engineer I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Retirement plan and insurance options

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. designs and builds electrical protection and automation solutions. The Designer role creates detailed physical and electrical designs, develops CAD drawings, and supports project documentation under a technical lead.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD or MicroStation skills, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to reliable, safe power system projects.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience and ability to learn product concepts.
• Competent CAD drafting with supervision and strong documentation skills.
• Willing to travel as needed and work in a team environment.
• Background check satisfactory and drug screen results acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed physical and electrical designs under technical lead supervision.
• Prepare CAD drawings and project documentation.
• Provide design engineering support to project leads.
• Complete work within defined timelines and budgets with quality.
• Develop knowledge of SEL equipment and design practices.
• Mentor and assist drafters on technical tasks.
• Stay informed on SEL products and protection/automation applications.
• Apply best processes and provide feedback for improvements.
• Align with SEL Values and manufacturing principles.
• Understand, create, and simplify design tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Technical communication

Education

Associates degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. designs and builds electrical protection and automation solutions. The Designer role creates detailed physical and electrical designs, develops CAD drawings, and supports project documentation under a technical lead.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD or MicroStation skills, a technical degree or equivalent experience, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to reliable, safe power system projects.