Senior Electrical AutoCAD Drafter - Control Panels

Control Panels USA; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with 50% matching

Paid time off

Bonus program

Quarterly company events

Job summary

Control Panels USA in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls CAD Drafter to translate plan drawings into detailed fabrication drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams for control panels and relay rack assemblies.

You will collaborate with project managers and production to ensure accuracy, standards compliance, and on-time project completion, while maintaining CP USA drawing standards and contributing to tool research.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure in control panels/relay racks (preferred but not required).
• 8+ years of experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capability to work independently and in team environments.
• Detail oriented; accuracy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings in AutoCAD for panel cut‑outs, back‑panel wiring, and finished control panels.
• Communicate and collaborate with project managers to ensure design accuracy and industry standards.
• Resolve design and drawing issues with production and project teams.
• Generate and/or revise schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment assembly drawings.
• Follow CP USA standards to maintain drawing consistency.
• Analyze production markups and revise drawings to reflect finished product.
• Review cost estimates to ensure correct parts and panels are used.
• Develop designs based on contract drawings and specifications when required.
• Adhere to timelines set by project managers.
• Provide sample project drawings upon interview.
• Collaborate with project managers and other departments to research required tools.
• Think creatively within project parameters.
• Complete other tasks and assignments as requested by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Ability to follow directions

Team collaboration

Independent work capability

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Control Panels USA in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls CAD Drafter to translate plan drawings into detailed fabrication drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams for control panels and relay rack assemblies.

You will collaborate with project managers and production to ensure accuracy, standards compliance, and on-time project completion, while maintaining CP USA drawing standards and contributing to tool research.