Electrical CAD Designer

SUMMARY

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 engineers 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 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 the company. Make every effort to complete assignments on time and on schedule.
• 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.

MUST HAVE:

• 3-5 years experience with AutoCAD Electrical
• 3-5 years of drafting experience in the electrical field
• Electrical concepts. (UL508, NFPA, Etc.)
• Drafting/Design experience in Electrical concepts and terminology. (i.e., Ladder, Loop, and PID diagrams.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with EPLAN CAD will also be considered.