Electrical Designer

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As an Electrical Designer, you will contribute to building and refining electrical drawings using advanced CAD software, ensuring plans are accurate and original.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical drawings with CAD software including AutoCAD Electrical
• Develop layouts for power distribution, relay panels, lighting, and control systems
• Assist engineers in crafting one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, panel schedules, load calculations, and equipment layouts
• Coordinate build details with mechanical, structural, and other project teams
• Review vendor/shop drawings and integrate equipment specifications into the build
• Ensure builds align with company and customer standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and support project deliverables through all phases
• Participate in build meetings and provide technical support during construction
• Manage both small and some parts of large-scale projects independently
• Participate in Lean activities as requested
• Engage in the product development process, including building brainstorming and voice of customer activity
• Initiate/prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including the development of BOMs
• Perform research and investigation to acquire missing information to ensure all specifications are accurately presented on documentation

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in drafting or development preferred
• 3+ years of electrical, drafting/build experience required
• Advanced knowledge of Product Data Management, ECO, and Product Development Processes
• Advanced skills using AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Vault
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to independently identify and define materials and information needed for a project
• Skills to assemble engineered build packages
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

About the company

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. Our robust portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE. With a dynamic global reach, nVent offers diverse operations that provide plentiful career opportunities and the chance to make an impact every day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan, both with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off including volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal and identity theft protection