Electrical Panel Designer

Global Connect Technologies; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an Electrical Panel Designer in Berkeley, CA. The role focuses on designing electrical control panels and wiring diagrams, using AutoCAD and EPLAN to produce layouts and assembly drawings.

The candidate will select components, develop BOMs, and ensure compliance with safety codes. Collaboration with engineers, manufacturing, and installation teams is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electrical panel design and drafting.
• Experience preparing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of electrical components, PLC panels, and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and layouts using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and panel assembly drawings.
• Select appropriate electrical components, including circuit breakers, relays, contactors, PLCs, and other control devices.
• Develop cable schedules, Bills of Materials (BOMs), wiring documentation, and electrical design drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, and installation teams.
• Review, modify, and update electrical drawings based on project requirements.
• Support panel manufacturing, wiring, assembly, and troubleshooting activities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Panel Designer with hands-on experience in AutoCAD and EPLAN to design and develop electrical control panels, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts. The ideal candidate should have practical experience using both tools for electrical design and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical control panels and layouts using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and panel assembly drawings.
• Select appropriate electrical components, including circuit breakers, relays, contactors, PLCs, and other control devices.
• Develop cable schedules, Bills of Materials (BOMs), wiring documentation, and electrical design drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, and installation teams.
• Review, modify, and update electrical drawings based on project requirements.
• Support panel manufacturing, wiring, assembly, and troubleshooting activities as needed.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience in electrical panel design and drafting.
• Strong proficiency in both AutoCAD and EPLAN is required.
• Experience preparing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of electrical components, PLC panels, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical drawings.
• Understanding of electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with electrical design documentation, BOMs, cable schedules, and panel manufacturing requirements.