Electrical CAD Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We have an Electrical CAD Designer position available in Eden Prairie, MN. This person will prepare clear, complete, and accurate documentation with accuracy, attention to detail, and within budget restraints. This position will include creating routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, diagrams, & schematics from rough or detailed sketches, or notes for engineering according to defined CAD standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow general and specific industry guidelines and best practices.
• Read, learn, and apply the general and client-specific CAD Standards to all drawings.
• Utilize knowledge of CAD software to complete drawings.
• Draft finished designs from engineer’s sketches or from other engineering documentation.
• Visually compare the design of components, or other equipment with datasheets of components, matching electrical terminations, etc. for accurate drafting of components.
• After completing preliminary drafting, print out the drawing sets for quality assurance review following company procedures.
• Review questions or concerns with engineers or project managers and redline drawing set accordingly.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work as a design team member, cooperating with the team leader and with management in an effective manner to perform engineering work of a high quality, with no errors.
• Be aware of budget and schedule constraints on all work executed by and for us. Make every effort to complete assignments on time and on schedule.
• Treat all company and customer information confidentially.
• Understand and abide by office policies and procedures.
• Inform the supervisor of problems or issues which affect the company’s ability to meet customer requirements.
• Understand and efficiently use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and AutoCAD.
• Maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities described above and required to perform assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – AAS degree in Computer Aided Drafting/ Design or equivalent degree is preferred.
• Drafting/Design experience in Electrical concepts and terminology (i.e., Ladder, Loop, and PID diagrams).
• 5+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• 5+ years’ drafting experience in the electrical field.
• Control Panel design experience is required.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Electrical concepts. (UL508, NFPA, Etc.)
• Advanced knowledge base of AutoCAD Electrical. (Lisp and Visual Basic experience is a plus)
• General working knowledge of the Windows 10 operating system.
• Effective knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc.
• Able to effectively communicate with the engineering team and other designers via phone, email, etc.
• Ability to work with multiple CAD Standards.
• Attention to detail, and product pride.
• Works independently, with very basic information or direction from project engineers.