Lead Electrical CAD Designer - Data Center Infrastructure (REMOTE) (Austin, TX)

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Job Title:  Lead Electrical CAD Designer

Job Family: General Design Engineering

Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location:  Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact?

The Lead Electrical CAD Designer will be responsible for creating detailed model designs, modifying existing designs, and working collaboratively with engineers and other team members to meet product specifications. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of various electrical design tools, is detail-oriented, and can effectively communicate design ideas. A strong understanding of Electrical design principles, manufacturing processes, power distribution, automation control (PLC), and electronic device parts are critical. This role will involve selecting key components, developing detailed drawings for control panels, power distribution systems, electrical wiring, and transitioning design to manufacturing.

What will you do?

• Creating 2D and 3D models of electrical systems, particularly for complex projects or when visualization is needed

• Participating in design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements

• Advanced proficiency in various CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Windchill, Autodesk Inventor-EMX, Autodesk Fusion, to design, draft, and model complex electrical for power system and automation control

• Strong understanding of electrical symbols, power systems and automation control with the concepts to accurately create designs that meet technical specifications and standards

• Work closely with engineers and other designers to meet product specifications and performance requirements

• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and layouts as required.

• Check and validate designs to ensure they meet required quality and safety standards

• Excellent attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of measurements, dimensions, and design specifications

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex technical drawings, single line diagram, wiring diagram, schematic, power plan, automation control, ladder diagram, and electrical device specifications

• Designing and creating schematic PLC input/output connections. 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for creating feasible and cost-effective designs.

• Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team

• Adopt at creating detailed electrical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration

• Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing

• Manage relationships with power systems, electronics, control component vendors, and contract manufacturers

• Keep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs

• Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant field is required 

Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in electrical design within the power distribution or data center industry.

• Proven experience as a CAD designer, preferably in an electrical engineering environment.

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit).

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills to liaise with engineers, manufacturers, and clients, explaining designs and modifications clearly and efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electrical design, manufacturing processes, and material properties.

• Power Systems, PLC, VFD, motor control, electronic automation control device, sensors, AC/DC, single phase and three phase power systems.

• Electrical Standards, Codes, and regulations: IEEE, UL, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA 70E, NEC, IEC, CSA.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented.

• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries.

• Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices.

• Comfortable working as part of a global team.

• Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones.

• Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).

The pay range for this role is $105,100 - $189,200. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: .

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 

 

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