Electrical Design Engineer — Shelter Systems

VFP, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. is seeking a designer to create detailed shelter and electrical drawings, translating bid letters and customer specs into precise designs. You will perform various calculations and prepare BOMs as work progresses, supporting factory staff, sales, and customers as needed.

The role involves work on projects of limited complexity with occasional travel, and an associate's degree is preferred with at least two years of electrical design/drafting experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years electrical design/drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings for shelter and electrical design.
• Interpret bid letters, customer specs, and drawings for shelter design.
• Perform calculations (AC service, HVAC, energy, structural) per standard procedures.
• Prepare work orders with detailed BOMs as drawings progress.
• Contribute on projects of limited complexity.
• Provide technical assistance to factory staff, sales, or customers as needed.
• Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting drawings

BOM preparation

Calculations

Travel readiness

Team support

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

VFP, Inc. is seeking a designer to create detailed shelter and electrical drawings, translating bid letters and customer specs into precise designs. You will perform various calculations and prepare BOMs as work progresses, supporting factory staff, sales, and customers as needed.

The role involves work on projects of limited complexity with occasional travel, and an associate's degree is preferred with at least two years of electrical design/drafting experience.