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Electrical Designer - Automation

Powell Industries

Position Summary

An electrical designer is responsible for creating and designing electrical systems for various projects. They work closely with engineers to develop electrical plans and ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations. They utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts. Additionally, electrical designers may assist in selecting appropriate electrical components and equipment and providing technical support during manufacturing and installation phases. Strong knowledge of electrical principles, codes, and standards is essential for this role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create specific point to point wiring diagrams and back pan layouts for various control panels such as SCADA Cabinet, PLC Panel, HMI Panel, and Power Management Systems
• Design custom/semi-custom products to meet customer electrical specifications
• Order wiring diagrams from vendors based on engineering design finalized drawings
• Perform point-to-point checks on wiring diagrams created by vendors
• Order wiring harness from vendors per approved wiring diagrams
• Gain familiarity with electrical design and circuitry
• Gain familiarity with industry codes and standards
• Create basic design drawings with assistance
• Update drawings per engineering and/or customer markups with direction from engineering personnel and transmit drawings to shop and customer
• Update project bill of material per engineering and/or customer markups with direction from engineering personnel
• Address shop questions and design clarifications with shop personnel with assistance and direction from project engineer
• Complete “As Shipped” and “As Built” drawings and transmit drawings to Powell facility and customer
• Attend in hour training sessions
• Learn policies and procedures, work instructions, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in an Engineering/Designing role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with control panel design
• Fluent in Spanish a plus


Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
• Ability to order material electronically.
• Basic drafting/CAD skills.
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
• Able to apply (told by others what it means and which code) NEC, ANSI, and Other as it applies to the day-to-day activity.

 

Working &Environmental Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
• This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
Physical Requirements 
• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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