Electrical Design Drafter

Default • Blair, NE

9d

About The Position

The Electrical Design Drafter creates electrical drawings and associated documents in support of the Electrical Engineering Department. The role works with various departments to determine customer requirements for electrical and control components, and supports electrical design, work orders, troubleshooting, installation, and permitting activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Astec is a global infrastructure and manufacturing company focused on asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Its mission is to design and build innovative products for the industries it serves. Astec emphasizes customer service, honesty and integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• Associate degree or at least two years of equivalent knowledge or experience in a related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and UL requirements.
• Ability to select appropriate components and size starters, breakers, wiring, and conduit.
• Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of PLCs; programming is not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed three-phase, single-phase, and low-voltage DC electrical drawings.
• Create electrical bills of material, purchased-parts lists, cable routing, and operational notes.
• Process sales orders and work orders.
• Work with Engineering, Sales, and Service to determine or confirm customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement to identify and address long-lead-time items.
• Assist in determining power requirements, troubleshooting electrical systems, and supporting customer installations and permitting.
• Provide assistance with electrical and controls troubleshooting as needed.
• Attend sales order meetings to gather and confirm electrical design requirements for the work order process.
• Participate in collaborative electrical print checking.
• Correct and resolve drawing errors accurately and promptly.
• Participate in assigned continuous-improvement projects and activities.

What This Job Offers

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