Electrical Designer

Are you a detail-oriented designer with a passion for automation, control systems, and electrical design? EMI, part of ENTEK’s global engineering team, is seeking an Electrical Designer to create high-quality electrical control panel designs, schematics, and system layouts for automated machinery and process systems.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, drafters, project managers, and customers to develop accurate, code-compliant electrical documentation and ensure every system meets the highest standards of performance and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and system layouts using CAD software
• Select, size, and specify automation components (VFDs, PLCs, I/O systems, power distribution, etc.)
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and technical documentation
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A, CE, and IEC standards
• Participate in design reviews, oversee drafter detailing, and approve as-built redlines
• Support panel fabrication and field installation with documentation and troubleshooting
• Estimate project time, cost, and materials
• Maintain organization of project drawing sets and revisions

Job Requirements

• Associate degree in CAD or 5+ years of electrical CAD experience
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and electrical design standards
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists, and component manuals
• Experience designing electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams
• Familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, power distribution, and industrial automation systems
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• A self-driven attitude and commitment to safe, high-quality work
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with European electrical standards (CE)
• Experience designing facility conduit and power layouts (2D/3D)
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, etc.)

Working Environment

• The hours for this role are Monday-Friday starting at 7:00 am.
• The employee will be asked to work in manufacturing plants. The job may require the employee to work near moving mechanical parts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals in the plant environment. The noise level in the production facility is usually loud, and this employee will be exposed to the production area. All necessary PPE is provided. The employee is expected to use all recommended PPE in an appropriate manner.
• The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand, walk, and may occasionally need to kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. If this role requires visiting the plant and/or shop floors, wearing eye and hearing protection will be required. The role requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.