Electrical Drafter

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Sioux City, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Flex Medical

Dependent Care

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB is seeking an Electrical Drafting Specialist to translate designs into complete drawing packages for industrial control panels and field installations. The role blends hands-on electrical knowledge with drafting and 3D modeling to produce detailed schematics, BOMs, and installation layouts.

You will collaborate with the Electrical Design group, electricians and project teams, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A and ISA/IEC standards

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or hands-on experience in electrical technology, controls, or automation.
• Experience with electrical panels, industrial electrical systems, or automation preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation for industrial control panels.
• Develop complete project drawing packages including schematics, layouts, and BOMs.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy, scope, and compliance.
• Collaborate with electricians and project teams to ensure successful execution.
• Assist with troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support as needed.
• Design per NEC, UL 508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and ISA/IEC standards.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Three-phase power understanding

Industrial controls knowledge

Code familiarity (NEC, NFPA, UL)

Deadline management

Effective communication

Education

Electrical technology degree or equivalent

Controls/automation training

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

This position combines practical electrical knowledge with technical drafting and documentation skills to create complete drawing packages from concept through manufacturing and field installation. Candidates may come from backgrounds such as electricians, panel builders, controls technicians, or technical electrical programs.

Responsibilities

Electrical Drafting, Design Documentation, and 3D Modeling

• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation packages for industrial control panels, and electrical installations based on designs and direction provided by the Electrical Design Group.
• Develop complete project drawing packages including:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • Panel Room equipment layouts
  • Detailed, dimensioned drawings for installation
  • Wiring diagrams
  • One-line diagrams
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Review project documentation for technical accuracy, scope, and compliance.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work closely with electrical design group, electricians, and project teams, to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist with troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support as needed.

Standards & Compliance

• Design in accordance with applicable codes and standards including NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 79, UL 508A, and relevant ISA/IEC standards.
• Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices.
• Design Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices. Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control in accordance with company standards.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Understanding of three-phase power systems, industrial controls, and electrical theory.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, standards and best practices.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and manage multiple project priorities.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Strong organization, and attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Problem solving
• Effective communication

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office/design-based with regular interaction with the Electrical Design group and in-house electrical contractor.
• Production facility to provide support during fabrication, testing, startup, or commissioning.

Experience: Experience with AutoCAD preferred. 3D Modeling experience such as Inventor or Solid Works.
Education: Degree, diploma, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical technology, controls, or automation. Practical experience in industrial electrical systems, control panels, or automation will be considered in lieu of education.
Department: Engineering
Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
Post offer physical and substance testing required.

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