Electrical Drafter

EBSCO Industries Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

All Current Electrical Sales, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Drafter to support the engineering and manufacturing teams. You will create, maintain, and update electrical drawings for control panels, power distribution, wiring, and equipment to support rapid project delivery.

This entry-level to early-career role emphasizes CAD proficiency, electrical drafting fundamentals, and accuracy in documentation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in Drafting or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or AutoCAD (2D drafting).
• Understanding of IEC/IEEE/ANSI symbols and wiring standards.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical/SolidWorks Electrical or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP/inventory systems (SAP/Oracle/Fishbowl).
• Knowledge of control panel design and industrial automation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A.
• MS Office BOM/wire list management.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams using CAD software.
• Maintain accurate drawing records in the inventory system.
• Catalog electrical components with technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, procurement, and warehouse staff to verify component specifications and inventory data.
• Support BOMs, wire lists, and cable schedules.
• Ensure drawings meet codes and company standards (NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A).
• Identify discrepancies between inventory and documented specifications.
• Perform basic redlines and as-built drawing updates as directed by senior engineers.

Skills

Detail orientation

Electrical drafting

CAD software

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Fishbowl)

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Company Name: All Current Electrical Sales, Inc

InPower manufactures engineered-to-order electrical distribution and control solutions for industrial applications. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve customers across the U.S. with custom-built equipment.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Electrical Drafter to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the electrical and engineering departments by creating, maintaining, and updating electrical drawings and documentation for control panels, power distribution, wiring, and equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to grow their electrical drafting skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams using CAD software
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawing records within the inventory management system
• Assist in cataloging and cross-referencing electrical components with corresponding technical documentation
• Collaborate with engineers, procurement, and warehouse staff to verify component specifications and inventory data
• Support the creation of Bills of Materials (BOMs), wire lists, and cable schedules
• Ensure all drawings meet company standards, applicable codes (NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A), and formatting requirements
• Identify and flag discrepancies between physical inventory and documented specifications
• Perform basic redlines and as-built drawing updates as directed by senior engineers

Job Requirements

Associate's degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent hands-on training

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or AutoCAD (2D drafting required)
• Basic understanding of electrical drawings, schematic symbols (IEC/IEEE/ANSI), and wiring standards
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documents
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or other electrical CAD platforms
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Fishbowl)
• Knowledge of control panel design, PLC wiring, motor controls, or industrial automation
• Familiarity with NEC, UL 508A, and NFPA 79 requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel in particular for BOM and wire list management

InPower is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. InPower strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. InPower complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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