Electrical Designer II

Location: 10750 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095

About the role

Responsible for creating and revising drawings and parts utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical in 2D and 3D formats for new and/or improved designs consisting of electrical low/medium voltage power equipment, engine-driven rotating machinery, AC/DC drive and control systems, and other duties within production assembly and field installation environments.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with direction from other designers and engineers in reading, interpreting, creating, and revising electrical drawings, bills of materials, parts, and computer-generated reports.
• Utilize design and drafting software to develop layouts of new electrical design concepts.
• Draw electrical components and assemblies in three-dimensional models.
• Create complex two-dimensional electrical component drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wiring tables, and harnesses.
• Create advanced two-dimensional electrical assembly and installation drawings from models.
• Create Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders by revising 2D and 3D drawings and bills of materials, including creating new parts in accordance with company processes.
• Interface with production and field personnel to investigate issues with fit-up and other matters.
• Check and review the work of other designers.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to maintain several concurrent tasks/projects independently with close direction from other designers and engineers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in a timely manner with close direction from other designers and engineers.
• Work safely and follow all company processes, core values, and procedures.
• Interact and communicate professionally with customers as needed with close direction from other designers and engineers.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• First-hand working knowledge of drafting tools or CAD and applicable software (SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD).
• Intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of applicable Data Management software (Enterprise PDM and/or Autodesk Vault).
• Experience with ASME Y14.5M required.
• Learn and become proficient in the most recent required department and company procedures, software, and systems.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Read, understand, and draw electrical schematics that meet department standards.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with a cross-functional audience.
• Complete and maintain certifications or safety training.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Demonstrate a positive and can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 2-6 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree (two-year technical school or college) strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional climbing of ladders and crawling underneath trailers.
• Work in office, shop floor, and test site settings.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fumes, or odor.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.