Drafter (Electrical)
Posted
Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.
Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric
Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric
hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.
ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.
Electrical Drafter
Location: Riverside, CA
Salary Range: $71,000 - $82,000/yr.
Position Summary
The Electrical Draftsman will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of ENC's transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. The Electrical Drafter is responsible for the development, documentation, and maintenance of electrical schematics, wiring harness designs, and 3D electrical routing models. The position supports electrical engineering by creating production-ready electrical documentation utilizing SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical 3D. This role serves as a key contributor in translating electrical system requirements into accurate, manufacturable drawings, harness layouts, routing models, and build documentation that support prototype and production vehicle builds.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
This list of essential duties is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The team member must be able to perform each essential job duty identified below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
- • Create and maintain detailed 2D electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical.
- · Develop and maintain 2D wiring harness schematics, including wire numbering, connector definitions, terminal assignments, splice documentation, and circuit identification.
- · Generate production-ready harness manufacturing drawings and build packages.
- · Create full-scale (1:1) harness layouts for manufacturing and assembly processes.
- · Produce annotated harness drawings including dimensions, breakout locations, connector details, wire lengths, coverings, labels, and assembly instructions.
- · Develop and maintain 3D electrical routing models within SolidWorks Electrical 3D.
- · Route vehicle wiring harnesses through complex vehicle structures while maintaining packaging, serviceability, and manufacturing requirements.
- · Create, maintain, and manage intelligent connector libraries and smart electrical components for use in schematic capture and 3D routing applications.
- · Validate harness routing against vehicle packaging constraints and installation requirements.
- · Create and maintain electrical BOMs and wire lists.
- · Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) by updating electrical documentation and maintaining revision control.
- · Ensure compliance with company drawing standards, electrical design practices, and document control requirements.
- · Support prototype builds, troubleshooting activities, production releases, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- · Maintain CAD libraries for connectors, terminals, wire types, harness coverings, and electrical symbols.
Position Requirements
- • Associate's Degree or Technical Certification in Electrical Drafting, Electrical Technology, Design Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- • Minimum 5 years of experience creating electrical schematics and wiring harness documentation.
- • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical 3D.
- • Experience in automotive, transit, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, aerospace, or industrial equipment industries preferred.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position based at ENC's headquarters in Riverside, California and requires being 100% onsite. The role requires close coordination with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
- Employee referral program
- Career growth and development opportunities
Career Growth at ENC
We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.
In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.
We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.
In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.