Controls Designer (Autocad Electrical)

PowerSecure, Inc.•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. This role involves designing electrical circuits, creating Bill of Materials, and preparing engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and other software. The designer will coordinate with various teams, ensure compliance with standards, and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Occasional assistance with moving materials and visits to the manufacturing floor are required.

Requirements

2-5+ years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as: construction drawings, single lines, product manuals, control drawings, work instructions, written directions, and markups to electrical/control drawings.
Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with a desire for continuous improvement.
Detail-oriented and accurate and a positive can-do attitude.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including collaborating with other teams.
Proficient with 2-D [AutoDesk] AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
Proficient with MS Office applications.
Knowledgeable of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.
Candidate must currently live within commutable distance to our office in Durham. We will not relocate or review candidates that need relocation.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally required to inspect products in-progress in manufacturing.
Occasionally assist in moving materials and equipment that weigh ~40 lbs.
Occasionally visit manufacturing floor and utilize proper PPE

Responsibilities

Confirm and review construction drawings and bring concerns to EPC and/or Operations team in a timely fashion to mitigate any potential delays.
Coordinate and communicate with other engineering groups, sales, marketing, and operations. Be an active participant in project meetings including handoff, release review, and design meetings as required with the necessary stakeholders.
If made aware of long lead material, notify appropriate personnel.
Create and verify the BoM (Bill of Materials). Coordinate with the SCADA team to ensure appropriate communication components are ordered. Coordinate with the Systems team to ensure appropriate communication components are ordered. Design is responsible for setting up Vault structure (folders, items, ECOs) and coordinating with manufacturing support.
Review and verify drawing packages prior to submittal and release.
Design electrical circuits for LV, MV, and DC applications ensuring compliance with common design standard.
Review powered electrical components and drawings, including fire alarm drawings and panel schedules.
Utilize [AutoDesk] AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault and IFS.
Work on the electrical/control systems defined in the construction documentation or product specifications for the following: Controllers, PLC, Woodward, HMIs, Switches, Industrial PCs, etc.; House Power. Transformer, Panel Board, distribution and conduit, receptacles, lights and switches, HVAC, and switchgear heaters. Interface with switchgear controls, Engine block heaters, alternator strip heaters, Gas Train electrical needs, etc.; DC Systems. Station Battery, Racks, consoles, chargers, DC panel Boards and distribution details.; Special electrical/control needs such as Comms, gas leak detection, ventilation, fire detection and alarm interface to controls.
Develop document set; including BOM, schematics, wire/conduit schedules, and other drawing details that will ensure the safe and efficient installation of this equipment.
Identify and execute processes that reduce the overall cost to manufacture, install and operate our products.
Ensure schedules and milestone dates are achieved via the Master Production Schedule.
Prepare engineering drawings from sketches, verbal descriptions, specifications, and technical information.