AutoCAD Electrical Engineer

General Description

The candidate will use AutoCAD, Micro Station and/or EPlan CAD software to provide support to engineers, sales and project managers by preparing layout drawings, detailed control panel drawing packages, shop assembly drawings, electrical schematics, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views, dimensional information and electrical schematics necessary for fabrication of control panels as well as formal customer submittal packages.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate detail drawing packages from rough draft or sketches/ notes provided by others on the engineering team.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate detail drawing packages from proposal BOM’s
• The position entails simultaneously drafting on multiple projects using AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation and/or EPlan design software packages.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD Electrical, specifically the Project Manager functionality to create and update:
• Floor plans for equipment layouts.
• System architecture diagrams.
• Control panel layout diagrams.
• Detailed wiring diagrams.
• System diagrams with point lists.
• Sequence of operations documentation.
• Installation details for field implementation.

Required Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Issue identification
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

Required Education and Experience

• U.S. Citizen with valid driver’s license
• Minimum of two (2) year associate’s degree in computer Aided Drafting, Drafting Technology Program + minimum of two (2) years of experience and/or minimum of five (5) years equivalent experience and training
• Mastery of AutoCAD Electrical; Proficiency in MicroStation and EPlan a plus
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Visio
• Must be adept in using computers and peripherals; typing skills a requirement
• Fluent in English Language – written & verbal
• Good communications skills
• Proven team oriented
• Proven ability to work in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail
• Proven ability to juggle multiple activities & prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to interact with customers & peers relative to project execution activities
• Able to wear required PPE without limitations
• Organized and able to develop/utilize templates and/or standards
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Adept at reading and understanding schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings
• Work accurately and concisely within a project time-frame

Preferred Experience/Competencies

• Ability to read/understand installation & operations manuals and specifications
• Knowledge of NEC, ISA, UL508a, and other relevant electrical and instrumentation standards
• Experience with various industrial automation systems across building and facility automation, as well as manufacturing environments; Vendors inclusive of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, GE, PROVOX, RS3, DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB, Siemens, etc.
• Have a working knowledge of basic electrical theory and application pertaining to control systems
• Customer service skills are a primary focus
• Able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of resources
• Able to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently