Electrical Designer: CAD/Controls for Field Installations

Hawkins Inc; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/ Vision

LTD/STD

401(k) match

ESP P

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins Inc is seeking an Electrical Designer to design instrument and controls, electrical line wiring, and cabinet layouts for products, including new rental fleet and surplus assets.

Responsibilities include QA checks, field startups at client sites, PLC programming support, and travel up to 25%. A minimum of 5 years in engineering/electrical design is preferred; strong CAD skills required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering and technology experience in electrical design and related fields.
• Experience reading P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Proficient with CAD software including AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with EPLAN/PCSCHEMATIC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD drawings for panel layouts, line wiring, and cabinet design with proper wiring sizing and conduit selection.
• Conduct QA reviews of electrical systems, instrument selection, wiring, calibration, and documentation.
• Assist project management and customers by explaining designs and layouts; support field startups and installations.
• Travel to client sites; participate in field service reports and final sign-off.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical design

Field installation

Education

Associates degree in electrical/automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PCSCHEMATIC

Job description

Hawkins Inc is seeking an Electrical Designer to design instrument and controls, electrical line wiring, and cabinet layouts for products, including new rental fleet and surplus assets.

Responsibilities include QA checks, field startups at client sites, PLC programming support, and travel up to 25%. A minimum of 5 years in engineering/electrical design is preferred; strong CAD skills required.