Electrical Designer – Design

JTS•Caldwell, ID

57d

About The Position

The Electrical Designer – Design is responsible for creating, developing, and refining electrical designs that define the foundation of JTS’s Power Packaging products. This role focuses on conceptual design, system integration, and documentation to ensure projects meet performance, safety, and cost requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams, the Electrical Designer will create detailed design packages—including drawings, schematics, and bills of materials—that align with customer requirements, industry codes, and JTS quality standards. This position requires strong technical design capability, creativity, and attention to detail to drive innovation and excellence in product development.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent work experience in Electrical Design, Drafting, or Engineering.
2–5 years of experience in electrical design or drafting, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, and PDM systems.
Solid understanding of power distribution, control circuits, and system integration.
Knowledge of electrical design codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, UL, and IEEE.
Familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and control systems.
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
Effective communication and collaboration across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Create and develop electrical system designs for Power Package units and Power Distribution Centers.
Generate detailed one-lines, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical/SolidWorks Electrical and related design tools.
Collaborate with mechanical and project engineers to ensure system integration and layout compatibility across disciplines.
Prepare Bills of Material (BOMs), electrical specifications, and component lists for production release.
Participate in design reviews to validate functionality, manufacturability, safety, and compliance with applicable codes.
Apply industry standards and best practices to ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL, and customer specifications.
Support product development by designing efficient control and power distribution systems, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Research and evaluate new technologies, materials, and processes to enhance system performance and reduce costs.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth design handoff and production readiness.
Support prototype builds, commissioning, and testing as needed to verify design accuracy.
Maintain organized drawing control and revision management using JTS document systems (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDM).
Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot and improve existing designs for ongoing product improvement initiatives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.