Junior Electrical Designer

Refrigeration Supplies Distributor•Livermore, CA

1d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Total Control, a division of RSD, provides parts and technical services to HVAC/R contractors across the western United States. The Junior Electrical Designer will join the Livermore team and interpret customer requirements into electrical designs for HVAC or industrial control systems and panels. Designs may be built in the panel shop, implemented by customers in the field, or both. The designer will work closely with senior electrical designers and panel shop staff. Team-supported training from Total Control engineers, programmers, technicians, and represented-brand manufacturers will help develop understanding of applications, wiring, design, and component selection. Day-one knowledge of these areas is not expected to be extensive; willingness and aptitude to learn are valued.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in basic electrical design of industrial control panels, building automation systems, or similar work in a parallel industry.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent customer service skills.
Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Electrical design knowledge, including relay logic; programmable controllers such as PLCs and microprocessors; AC three-phase induction motor control, including variable-frequency-drive speed control; Modbus and BACnet communications over serial and Ethernet; branch circuit protection; control transformers; and computer networking.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Visio; Autodesk AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Some programming experience, such as PLC ladder logic, functional block diagrams, Java, HTML, or JavaScript.
A degree in a related field such as electrical engineering or computer engineering is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Design electrical control panels and systems to meet customer requirements.
Prepare submittal packages and electrical drawings using Microsoft Visio.
Communicate with customers and team members in person, by phone, and by email.
Use existing design standards and contribute to improving them.
Apply sound electrical engineering practices to ensure designs meet safety and operational standards.
Work as part of an engineering team on larger controls projects.
Support panel shop quality assurance and provide technical assistance during control-panel testing.
Coordinate with panel shop staff to ensure panels are constructed as intended.
Provide technical support to customers installing or maintaining panel designs in the field.