Electrical CAD Designer

Our client, a national Engineering consulting firm, located in the Minneapolis, MN area is seeking an experienced electrical professional to join their team to work in the capacity of Electrical CAD Designer .

Our client is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the country.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the preparation of clear, complete, and accurate documentation with accuracy, attention to detail and within budget restraints.

The chosen candidate should possess experience creating routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, diagrams, and schematics from rough or detailed sketches, or notes for engineering according to defined CAD standards.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

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 engineer’s 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.
• Collaborate and partner with the team leader and with WME management in an effective manner to perform engineering work of a high quality, with no errors.
• Participate in budget and scheduling constraints on all work executed.
• Treat all internal and customer information in a confidential manner.
• Understand and efficiently use MS Office and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

AAS degree in Computer Aided Drafting / Design or equivalent degree is preferred.

Drafting / Design experience in Electrical concepts and terminology (i.e., Ladder, Loop and PID diagrams).

5+ years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical.

5+ years of drafting experience in the electrical field.

Control Panel design experience required.

Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.

Advanced knowledge of Electrical concepts. (UL508, NFPA, Etc.)

Advanced knowledge base of AutoCAD Electrical. (Lisp, Visual Basic experience is a plus)

General working knowledge of the Windows 10 operating system.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc.

Strong and effective communication skills are essential in this role.

Ability to work with multiple CAD Standards.

Works independently, with very basic information or direction from project engineers.

US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. No H1b visa sponsorship will be offered with this position.

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