Electrical Drafter

Tri-Starr Talent; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Drafting Designer in New Braunfels, Texas. The role involves creating technical electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, have an associate degree in Drafting & Design, or relevant experience. This position offers a chance to collaborate with engineers on innovative projects in electrical design.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical is required.
• Strong attention to detail in creating electrical symbols.
• Basic knowledge of electrical design principles is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Create precise technical plans for electrical systems using AutoCAD.
• Compile and analyze engineers’ rough sketches into technical drafts.
• Develop detailed wiring diagrams based on engineering specifications.
• Ensure final drafts are accurate and include all necessary information.
• Revise technical drafts as directed by engineers.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

Attention to detail

Familiarity with MS Office Excel

Familiarity with MS Office Access

Basic knowledge of electrical design principles

Education

Associate degree in Drafting & Design

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Drafting Designer to join our team immediately, specializing in P&IDs and Electrical design.

This role involves collaborating with engineers to develop technical electrical schematics, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and other related electrical drawings for gas processing and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Electrical to create precise technical plans for electrical systems, translating engineers' specifications into schematics and blueprints.
• Compile, analyze, and integrate engineers’ rough sketches and initial designs into comprehensive technical drafts for project managers' review.
• Develop detailed wiring diagrams, incorporating engineering specifications and design information.
• Ensure final drafts are clear, accurate, and include all necessary information, verifying measurements, calculations, and units against initial designs.
• Revise technical drafts as directed by engineers or project managers.
• Create design drawings such as one-line diagrams, control panel layouts, 2D fieldwork drawings, hazardous area layouts, lighting, and cable tray/conduit layouts.
• Participate in the design process by collaborating with engineers and designers, contributing ideas, and developing rough sketches for electrical systems.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documents, data templates, and CADD symbols to support electrical design and data entry.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical is required.
• Strong attention to detail in creating electrical symbols (e.g., chassis layouts, terminal blocks, panel layouts).
• Familiarity with MS Office Excel and MS Office Access.
• Basic knowledge of electrical design principles is highly recommended.
• An associate degree in Drafting & Design is preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and understand ISA P&ID and electrical symbols is required.