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Prime Controls

Senior Panel Designer

Metairie, LA

$94K - $100K/yr

Overview Job Overview As a Panel Designer, you will play a crucial role assisting most aspects of panel design projects by producing panel drawing documentation for production and customers. A ...

Prime Controls

Senior Panel Designer

Metairie, LA · On-site

$94K - $100K/yr

Overview Job Overview As a Panel Designer, you will play a crucial role assisting most aspects of panel design projects by producing panel drawing documentation for production and customers. A ...

Prime Controls

Senior Panel Designer

Metairie, LA · On-site

Job Overview As a Panel Designer, you will play a crucial role assisting most aspects of panel design projects by producing panel drawing documentation for production and customers. A Typical Day at ...

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Support panel fabrication teams by producing clear, organized, build-ready drawings and responding ... Interest in growing into Senior Designer, Lead Designer, Controls Hardware Engineer, or related ...

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CECO Environmental

Sr. Designer, Electrical

Your Responsibilities Will Be: • Develop the complete technical design of electrical panels ... Required Qualifications: • Five (5) years minimum experience designing electrical systems for ...

CECO Environmental

Develop the complete technical design of electrical panels, including junction boxes, heater ... Five (5) years minimum experience designing electrical systems for industrial applications ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior panel designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Panel Designers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and oversee the creation of electrical control panels used in various industrial and commercial applications. They are responsible for creating detailed panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and ensuring that the designs comply with industry standards and client specifications. Senior Panel Designers often collaborate with engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to deliver efficient and safe control systems. Their expertise is crucial in ensuring the reliability and functionality of automated processes.

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Senior Panel Designers often work closely with engineers, project managers, and production teams to ensure panel layouts meet technical requirements and industry standards. A common challenge is balancing differing priorities, such as design specifications versus manufacturing capabilities or project timelines. Effective communication, early involvement in project planning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for navigating these challenges and delivering successful outcomes.

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To thrive as a Senior Panel Designer, you need strong expertise in electrical engineering principles, panel design standards, and experience with schematic and layout creation, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or technical certification. Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, as well as familiarity with industry codes and PLC integration, is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient panel designs that meet client specifications and regulatory requirements.
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Senior Panel Designer

Senior Panel Designer

Prime Controls

Metairie, LA

$94K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. 

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview

Job Overview As a Panel Designer, you will play a crucial role assisting most aspects of panel design projects by producing panel drawing documentation for production and customers.  

A Typical Day at Prime Controls 

  • Reads and interprets customer diagrams and documentation and communicates with project team to understand objectives and preferences. 
  • Confer with engineering staff, manufacturing staff and other personnel to resolve problems. 
  • Provides guidance and assistance to other designers and drafters. 
  • Provides guidance and assistance to production on all aspects of the panel design. 
  • Selects Parts and interpret vendor cut sheets to determine functionality of components. 
  • Uses AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical to create and update CAD drawings. 
  • Develops panel layout and detail drawings. 
  • Develops PLC module and electrical drawings. 
  • Performs panel power and heat calculations. 
  • Performs updates to panel layout and detail drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 
  • Performs updates to PLC module and electrical drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 
  • Performs self and peer review checks of panel drawings. 

What You Will Bring 

The Basic 

  • 2-year technical associate degree 
  • 10-12 years' experience as a design drafter 
  • Proficiency in AutoCad 
  • Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel) 
  • Must be capable of reading customer architectural and mechanical plans 
  • Must have working knowledge of drafting fundamentals including orthographic views, standard dimensioning practices, scaling plus English and metric units of measure 
  • Must be capable of reading and understanding customer requirements in the form of quotations and specifications  

The Preferred 

  • 10 years' experience as a design drafter 
Benefits

What We Offer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
  • Flexible Spending Account(s) 
  • Generous PTO 
  • Numerous culture events 
  • ESOP
  • 401k matching and more! 
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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