Electrical Design Consultant

Think PLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

Unlimited PTO after 90 days

100% employer-paid medical insurance

100% employer-paid long-term disable

100% employer-paid group term life

Competitive 401(K) with company match

Job summary

Think PLC in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Electrical Design Consultant to work under the Design Manager and senior engineers. You will select Electrical & Instrumentation components, prepare schematics and panel drawings, and assist in panel fabrication and BOM generation.

Collaboration with the engineering team is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or related experience required.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• Strong software experience in EPLAN/AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical (2+ years).
• NFPA 70/NFPA 79 knowledge helpful.
• Experience with PLCs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select Electrical & Instrumentation components per specs.
• Prepare electrical schematics and panel drawings; update drawings.
• Assist in assembly/fabrication of control panels.
• Generate preliminary BOMs for proposals.
• Panel check-out and hardware acceptance testing.
• Specify PLC modules based on instrumentation lists/legacy drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering team and panel shop to source components.
• Grow others and provide constructive feedback.
• Listen to customers to understand challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Soft skills

Customer focus

Listening

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Working primarily as an Electrical Design Consultant, the successful candidate will work under the direction of the Design Manager, Senior Engineers and/or N.C. Director of Engineering.

• Selection of Electrical & Instrumentation components as required per specifications
• Preparing Electrical Schematics and Panel drawings, as well as incorporating changes to drawings
• Assisting in Assembly / Fabrication of Control Panels as required
• Assisting in Generating Preliminary Bill of Materials for Proposals
• Assisting in Panel check-out (hardware acceptance test)
• Specify Programmable Logic Controller Modules based on Instrumentation Lists and/or legacy drawings
• Collaborate with all members of the engineering team & electrical panel shop to successfully specify needed components for operation and installation of the equipment
• Intentionally seek opportunities to grow and develop others as well as yourself
• Give and receive constructive feedback effectively
• Ability to listen to our customers in order to understand their challenges and opportunities

Technical Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Technical degree in related discipline or related experience required
• Software Experience Required, EPLAN, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (2+ Years), Microsoft Office (Excel 2+ Years), PLC Skills a plus, Inventor, SolidWorks, and EPLAN experience are a plus
• Electrical installation experience is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of UL508A Standard for Safety Industrial Control Panels
• Knowledge of ISA 5.1-3 Standards
• Knowledge of NFPA 79 Standards
• Experience in performing SCCR (Short Circuit Current Rating) coordination
• Experience in load calculations for 3 Phase and Single
• Extensive knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

Other requirements and attributes:

• Solid understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI Operator Stations, Communication Architecture such as Ethernet, Control net, Device net etc., Motor Controls, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo Drives, Safety Emergency Stop Systems, Analog Instrumentation and requirements
• Other job duties as required
• Customer Focused - Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of customer contact
• Trustworthy - High level of integrity and understanding of business ethics
• Communicates Effectively - Excellent listening skills
• Action Oriented - Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Results Driven - Good decision making and problem-solving skills; analytical
• Plans and Aligns - Good organizational skills
• Resourcefulness - Innovative, open-minded, resourceful
• Manages Conflict - Handles stressful situations well; adapt readily; courageous spirit
• Collaborates - Functions cooperatively in a team environment
• 7 paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO policy - Eligible after 90 days of employment
• 100% Employer paid medical insurance for employee
• 100% Employer paid long-term disability
• 100% Employer paid group term life ($75,000 coverage)
• Competitive 401(K) offered, company match included
• No. 24, 2025 Fast 50 Triad Business Journal
• Best Places to Work finalist Triad Business Journal, 2026
• Benefits from day one 100% employee health coverage