Industrial AutoCAD Designer

Thermo Trol Systems Inc•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•$19 - $37

About The Position

Thermo-Trol Systems Inc. is seeking an Industrial AutoCAD Designer to join its growing Systems Integrator team. The role involves designing automation and control systems throughout the project lifecycle for industrial clients, including clients in food and beverage and Navy facilities. The designer develops project solutions and works with cross-functional teams and clients to understand their needs and deliver solutions. The position creates electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring and loop drawings, and network architectures using AutoCAD Electrical. It also prepares and maintains bills of materials and schedules, ensures designs comply with applicable industrial and safety standards, coordinates with engineers, programmers, and panel builders, and updates documentation to reflect factory acceptance testing and field commissioning changes. Thermo-Trol Systems is a construction contractor specializing in HVAC and industrial control systems, integration solutions, UL 508A custom control panel manufacturing, and controls and HVAC mechanical service. It primarily serves Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina and has been in business since 1967.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, automation, drafting, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Six months to 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical panel design, or controls drafting.
Strong hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, including 2D/3D layout design.
Understanding of PLC control panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control circuits, and industrial instrumentation.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet.
Knowledge of panel-building standards, including UL 508A and NFPA 79.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and industry standards.
Problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for customer support.
Ability to pass a background check and a drug screen for federal contractor requirements.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to clear security checks required to work on federal bases and other government property.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, squatting, standing for extended periods, and working in environments that may sometimes be noisy.

Responsibilities

Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and network architectures using AutoCAD Electrical.
Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials, component lists, terminal strip schedules, and cable schedules for procurement and manufacturing.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industrial and safety codes, including NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70, and UL 508A.
Coordinate with controls engineers, PLC programmers, and shop-floor panel builders to clarify design details and resolve assembly issues.
Update design packages and redlines to reflect final factory acceptance testing (FAT) and field commissioning changes.
Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to understand project needs and develop solutions.
Travel as needed for customer support.