Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Our client, an established and growing equipment manufacturer in Newton County, Georgia , is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join its engineering team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Electrical Engineer or Electrical Designer with professional experience creating electrical schematics and drawings using AutoCAD 2D

The primary focus of this position is electrical schematic design . Previous PLC programming, controls, or industrial automation experience is not required , although exposure to these areas would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify electrical schematics and electrical drawings using AutoCAD 2D
• Develop accurate electrical documentation for custom-engineered equipment.
• Assist with electrical system design from concept through production.
• Create and maintain electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and related engineering documentation.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components, including motors, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, VFDs, controllers, sensors, and related components.
• Assist with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation used by purchasing and manufacturing.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams to resolve electrical design and production issues.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support continuous improvement of electrical drawings, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and engineering support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of electrical design/drafting experience preferred; candidates with additional relevant experience will also be considered.
• Professional experience creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD 2D.
• Ability to read, understand, create, and modify electrical drawings and schematics.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and electrical components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or a related discipline
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
• Experience with EPLAN or similar electrical CAD software.
• Exposure to industrial equipment, manufacturing, or machine design.
• Familiarity with NEC and/or UL requirements.
• Experience selecting electrical components.
• Familiarity with control panels and industrial electrical systems. xhyhwjd
• PLC, controls, or industrial automation experience is a plus, but not required.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Newton County, GA – On-site
• Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000, depending on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
• Competitive benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Minimal travel