CAD Designer & Drafter - Power Systems Controls
About The Position
Create control system design drawing packages based on specifications provided by engineers. Review and interpret rough sketches, markups, and technical specifications to understand design requirements. Use CAD software to generate accurate and detailed drawings of control enclosures, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and related design details. Incorporate design changes and revisions as directed by project stakeholders. Ensure drawings comply with applicable industry standards, internal drafting practices, and customer requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues and optimize drawings for manufacturability and installation. Maintain organized file management and documentation of drawings, revisions, and project records. Associate degree or certificate in drafting/design, engineering technology, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in CAD design and drafting. No relocation is being offered for this position. Candidates must reside in Arden, NC, Littleton CO, Moon Township, PA or Greenwood, SC. Active-duty members of the military are exempt from this requirement. Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future Five or more years of experience in CAD design and drafting. Proficiency with 2D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and familiarity with basic 3D modeling tools. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple drawing packages and meet deadlines Experience creating drawings for control panels, switchgear assemblies, or other power-system automation equipment. Basic understanding of electrical components such as circuit breakers, control relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), transformers, and terminal blocks. Experience coordinating with manufacturing, fabrication, or field service teams to resolve drawing-related issues.
Requirements
- Associate degree or certificate in drafting/design, engineering technology, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in CAD design and drafting.
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
- Five or more years of experience in CAD design and drafting.
- Proficiency with 2D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and familiarity with basic 3D modeling tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple drawing packages and meet deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating drawings for control panels, switchgear assemblies, or other power-system automation equipment.
- Basic understanding of electrical components such as circuit breakers, control relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), transformers, and terminal blocks.
- Experience coordinating with manufacturing, fabrication, or field service teams to resolve drawing-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Create control system design drawing packages based on specifications provided by engineers.
- Review and interpret rough sketches, markups, and technical specifications to understand design requirements.
- Use CAD software to generate accurate and detailed drawings of control enclosures, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and related design details.
- Incorporate design changes and revisions as directed by project stakeholders.
- Ensure drawings comply with applicable industry standards, internal drafting practices, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues and optimize drawings for manufacturability and installation.
- Maintain organized file management and documentation of drawings, revisions, and project records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
