Electrical CAD Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Our Engineering is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established (41 years) engineering companies in the United States - we have an Electrical Designer position available in Eden Prairie, MN.
• The Electrical Designer 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 design of component, or other equipment with datasheet of component, matching electrical terminations, etc. for accurate drafting of component.
• After preliminary drafting is completed, print out the drawing sets for quality assurance review following company procedures.
• Review questions or concerns with engineer or project manager and redline drawing set accordingly.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Work as a member of a design team, cooperating with the team leader and with WME 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 WME. Make every effort to complete assignment on time and on schedule.
• Treat all WME and customer information in a confidential manner.
• Understand and abide by office policies and procedures.
• Inform supervisor of problems or issues which affect the companies’ 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, AutoCAD Electrical.
• 5 years’ drafting experience in the electrical field.
• Control Panel design experience required.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Electrical concepts. (UL508, NFPA, Etc.)
• Advanced knowledge base of AutoCAD Electrical. (Lisp, 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.