Electrical Controls Designer

PACIV • Humble, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ACE Controls is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Designer to support the design, drafting, and documentation of industrial electrical control panels and automation control systems used in custom manufacturing and process equipment applications. This position focuses on electrical schematic drafting, control panel layout design, wiring documentation, and AutoCAD Electrical development for industrial automation systems, not residential or commercial electrical projects. ACE Controls is a Houston-area automation and control panel company with more than 20 years of experience designing and fabricating custom industrial control panels. Our work supports industries including water and wastewater, food and beverage, and OEM process equipment manufacturing. This full-time, onsite position in Humble, Texas is ideal for an Electrical Controls Drafter who enjoys working closely with controls engineers, project managers, and panel fabrication teams to take control system designs from initial concept through shop-floor execution. Founded in 2005, ACE Controls specializes in the design, fabrication, and integration of precision electrical control systems. We serve industries including water and wastewater, food and beverage, and OEM process equipment manufacturing, delivering reliable, engineered automation solutions backed by deep technical expertise. ACE Controls offers a stable, engineering-driven environment where electrical controls drafters are trusted contributors to real-world industrial projects. This is a full-time, direct-hire position. C2C and 1099 arrangements are not considered. ACE Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of background requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Control Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Electrical Controls Drafter or Control Panel Designer
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of industrial control panels, wiring standards, and electrical components
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers, and industrial control hardware
• Understanding of NEC, UL, and industrial electrical compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple drafting tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting UL 508A control panels
• Background supporting water & wastewater, food & beverage, or industrial process equipment
• AutoCAD Electrical certification
• Experience in industrial automation or control panel drafting positions within a custom-build environment

Responsibilities

• Design and draft electrical control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics for industrial automation systems
• Develop, modify, and maintain drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
• Support control panel drafting and electrical schematic documentation for new systems and existing upgrades
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet technical requirements, schedules, and customer specifications
• Perform basic load calculations, component selection, and circuit documentation
• Ensure drawings comply with NEC, UL, UL 508A, and applicable industry standards
• Coordinate with panel fabrication and assembly teams to support accurate and efficient build execution
• Revise and update drawings for system upgrades, customer revisions, and change orders
• Maintain organized, accurate, and revision-controlled design documentation
• Stay current with industrial control standards, drafting best practices, and automation technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare coverage with 90 percent of medical, vision, and dental premiums covered
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4 percent and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree