Electrical Design Drafter

Default • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documents for retrofit control panel projects supporting asphalt plant automation systems. Works from field audit documentation to develop complete drawing packages for panel manufacturing. Collaborates with Project Engineers and manufacturing to ensure drawings meet project requirements and production needs.

Requirements

• Associates degree or a minimum of two years of equivalent knowledge/experience in electrical design or related field
• Experience with EPLAN required; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL 508A panel requirements
• Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit
• Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and control schematics
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control system components
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work from field documentation
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed electrical control panel drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O assignments
• Creates electrical bills of material and purchased parts lists from drawing packages
• Develops drawing packages from field audit documentation provided by Project Engineers
• Interacts with Project Engineers and manufacturing to confirm requirements and resolve design questions
• Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items are identified early
• Supports manufacturing with drawing clarifications during panel build
• Create retrofit panel drawings using EPLAN, maintaining compatibility with legacy AutoCAD documentation
• Work within established drawing standards and templates
• Generate accurate BOMs from completed drawings
• Respond to drawing questions from Controls Center manufacturing team
• Document design decisions and maintain project drawing files
• Supports the project process by reviewing field audit documentation and attending project kickoff meetings to confirm design requirements
• Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting
• Collaborative electrical print checking
• Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees