Structural Designer

Panelmatic, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc is looking for an experienced CAD drafter based in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will create, edit, and modify detailed 2D and 3D drawings for electrical equipment manufacturing, ensuring adherence to client specifications.

The position requires strong AutoCAD skills and a background in electrical drafting. Panelmatic offers a family-friendly environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive health benefits including 100% coverage for employee-only medical plans.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of experience drafting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD for electrical builds.
• Track assigned tasks and prioritize completion.
• Produce accurate drawings promptly and efficiently.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

MS Office Suite proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Two-year Drafting or Design related degree

Job description

Job Summary

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced CAD drafter. The drafter is a professional who uses CAD software to create, edit, and modify detailed 2D and 3D drawings and designs for electrical equipment manufacturing per client specs.

Job Duties

• Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD for electrical builds, modification projects, and upgrades or customization per client specs
• Track assigned tasks and prioritize the completion of tasks accordingly
• Maintain Company’s CAD standards and templates
• Learn electrical equipment and client-specific equipment and their usage
• Learn panel & component design from client-specific standards and NEC cut sheets if applicable
• Learn wire sizing and design from client-specific standards and NEC
• Read and analyze existing blueprints, construction drawings, and plans
• Routinely produce accurate drawings promptly and efficiently
• Ability to complete CAD drawings independently in a timely manner
• Learn construction and design methods and best practices
• Evaluate the design for constructability
• Estimate material usage and additionally create a bill of materials for design products

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year Drafting or Design, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar degree or equivalent work experience required
• Two plus years of experience drafting electrical equipment in a manufacturing environment required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD required
• Able to read one lines and schematics required
• Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision required
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications

• Drafting or Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, or similar degree

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years