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JO-202558: Electrical Drafter & Designer

This is a remote position.

Electrical Drafter & Designer
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Build smart systems. See your designs come to life.

Are you passionate about electrical design and control systems? Do you enjoy turning concepts into clean, functional drawings that power real-world operations? We’re looking for an Electrical Drafter & Designer to join our team and play a key role in designing power distribution and control solutions across diverse projects.

If you’re detail-oriented, curious, and ready to grow alongside experienced engineers and designers, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with engineers and senior designers to create high-quality electrical drawings and documentation that drive projects from concept through completion.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Create electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, PLC I/O, motor control, and panel layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical

  • Design MCCs, switchboards, LT panels, control panels, and power distribution systems

  • Develop interconnection drawings, BOMs/BOQs, load calculations, and cable schedules

  • Prepare submittals, RFIs, test forms, and technical documentation

  • Assist with project coordination, submittal tracking, quality reviews, and hours forecasting

  • Support panel testing, site coordination, production planning, and dispatch documentation

  • Interpret engineering sketches, contract drawings, and specifications

  • Collaborate with PLC/SCADA teams on I/O lists, control logic, and instrumentation

  • Participate in estimation, quotations, cost control, and material planning

  • Ensure drawings meet standards and accurately represent system functionality

What You’ll Design

You’ll gain hands-on experience designing a wide range of electrical and control systems, including:

  • MCCs, PCCs, PDBs, LDBs, LT Panels, AMF Panels, DG Synchronizing Panels

  • DOL, Star-Delta, and VFD-based motor control panels

  • Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panels

  • Residential and industrial metering panels

  • Power and control circuits, wiring harnesses, and junction box layouts

  • Control panel GA and internal layouts based on site conditions

  • MIMIC diagrams and graphical plant representations

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical (SolidWorks is a plus)

  • Understanding of electrical design, power distribution, and control logic

  • Ability to read and interpret control schematics and single-line diagrams

  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, field instrumentation, and motor control systems

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to solve practical problems and work with limited standardization

Mandatory Technical Experience Includes:

  • VFDs, motor starters, MCCs, switchboards, transformers

  • Control panel design, P&IDs, I/O lists, loop and interconnection diagrams

  • PLC-based control circuits and instrumentation integration

Experience & Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (EE, ME, CPE preferred, not mandatory)

  • 1–5 years of experience with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)

  • 1–2 years of electrical circuit or control panel design experience

  • CAD certification is a plus

Why Join Us?
  • Work on real, hands-on projects that make a visible impact

  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and designers who support your growth

  • Gain exposure across design, production, testing, and project execution

  • Grow your skills in industrial power, automation, and control systems

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about electrical design and want to be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and growth — we’d love to hear from you.


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