Electrical Panel Builder

DSC Dredge, LLC; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DSC Dredge, LLC is seeking an Electrical Panel Builder to lay out, assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot industrial electrical control panels used in marine and heavy industrial applications. The role requires reading electrical schematics and technical documentation, while adhering to safety standards and customer specifications.

The position involves assembling from drawings, mounting components, performing continuity checks, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in electrical systems preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical panel building, industrial electrical assembly, or control wiring.
• Experience in marine, industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire industrial control panels from engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Layout and mount components within enclosures.
• Perform point-to-point wiring of control circuits and power distribution systems.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring to standards.
• Conduct continuity checks and functional testing with multimeters.
• Maintain accurate drawings, project documentation, and testing records.
• Assist with troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and field installation activities.
• Support FAT and customer inspections as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and applicable electrical codes.

Skills

Wiring

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical technical training

Tools

PLC systems

Motor controls

MCCs

Diagnostics tools

Job description

The Electrical Panel Builder is responsible for the layout, assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical control panels and related systems used in marine and heavy industrial applications. This role requires the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation while ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable electrical standards and customer specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and build industrial electrical control panels, junction boxes, and related equipment from engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Layout and mount electrical components, subpanels, instruments, relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, drives, and other control devices within enclosures.
• Perform point to point wiring of control circuits, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
• Route, bundle, label, and terminate wiring neatly and in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder diagrams, bills of materials, and technical manuals.
• Conduct continuity checks, wire pull tests, torque verification, and functional testing using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Identify and document drawing discrepancies or wiring issues and communicate revisions to engineering or supervision.
• Maintain accurate drawings, project documentation, labor tracking, and testing records.
• Assist with troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and field installation activities when required.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer inspections as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, project management, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to quality expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in electrical systems or industrial technology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical panel building, industrial electrical assembly, or control systems wiring preferred.
• Experience in marine, industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments preferred.
• Experience with PLC controls, instrumentation, motor controls, MCCs, and low/medium voltage systems is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50–75 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work in industrial shop and marine environments, including exposure to noise, dust, heat, and outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to safely operate shop equipment and tools.
• Must be willing to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).