Electrical Engineer/ Draftsman

Preferred Utilities MFG; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Preferred Utilities MFG in Danbury, CT is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Draftsman to design panel wiring diagrams and select components for robust systems. You will work closely with project managers and engineers to deliver complete, compliant designs.

Daily tasks include AutoCAD-driven wiring layouts, BOM preparation, and electrical calculations, with travel up to 10% for site visits and client meetings. The role emphasizes collaboration and adherence to budgets and standards.

Qualifications

• 4-year electrical engineering degree is required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Self-starting and pride in workmanship are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design development from proposal to finished engineering package.
• Use AutoCAD to create wiring diagrams and enclosure layouts.
• Perform basic electrical component calculations for panel design.
• Research components and prepare Bills of Materials.
• Review customer specifications to ensure compliance with codes.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineers on packaged systems.
• Travel for meetings and site visits up to 10%.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Self-starting

Pride in their work

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

Electrical Engineer/ Draftsman

Location: Danbury CT

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: Preferred Combustion, a division of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of combustion equipment, dedicated to delivering high-quality combustion products and services to our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inside Sales Application Engineer to join our team and support our Outside Sales Team.

Electrical Engineer or Electrical Draftsman for Panel Design

Salary Range based on experience: $75,000- $100,000

Entry to Midlevel Electrical Design Engineer position. Looking for a highly motivated individual with creativity to “get the job done no matter what”. Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury CT. With over a hundred years as a family run business, we offer made in the USA products in all areas of combustion and fuel oil systems.

The Electrical Design Engineer (EDE) creates the wiring diagrams and selects the panel components to create a system that is robust and adheres to customer’s budget. The EDE works closely with project managers and is usually part of a team also involving our systems engineers and mechanical design team, to produce a packaged system that works together seamlessly.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design Development from Proposal to finished Engineering Package
• Use AutoCAD to create wiring diagrams and enclosure layouts
• Perform basic electrical component calculations to determine panel design
• Research components and create Bills of Materials for their designs
• Review customer specification documents to ensure compliance
• Interpret and adhere to applicable codes and standards
• Assist applications engineer to generate proposal
• Slight travel for meetings and site visits 10%

Basic Requirements

• 4-year electrical engineering degree
• AutoCAD or Draftsight experience required
• Experience with electrical assembly preferred
• Experience being measured against monthly goals
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• A desire to continuously improve
• Familiarity with burner management systems is a plus
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skill are a must
• Self-starting! Driven! One that takes PRIDE in their work!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

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