Electrical/Instrumentation Controls Designer/Drafter

The Controls Designer/Drafter (CD) is responsible for the design, layout, and subsequent drafting packages for combustion control systems with an emphasis on electrical/instrumentation design. Duties include participating in turnover meetings, coordination and discussion with Controls Engineers/Project Engineers, efficient schedule management of tasking, and delivering finished control system packages for engineering review.

Once customer order is confirmed and released internally:

Confirm equipment selection, design, and operation as quoted/sold to customer.

Coordinate with internal engineering teams on equipment and component selection for design of the combustion control system.

Utilize AutoCAD to develop combustion system drafting package

Electrical Wiring Design (Ladder diagram)

PLC Layout

Panel Layout

Overall Schematic Design

Bill of Materials

Compliance Tagging

Application of relevant codes, standards, specifications, etc. as required

Interact with Controls Engineer and Controls Engineering Manager on system design and scheduling as needed

Interact with Project Engineer on scheduling and clarifications with customer

Perform additional duties as assigned/required.

Associate or Bachelor degree (Preferred: Engineering or Technology field relative to Instrumentation, Electrical, MET, Inst. Tech) or equivalent experience as justified.

2+ years design and/or drafting experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

2+ years experience with AutoCAD or equivalent

Prefer experience (related) in any of the below:

Electrical design/installation

Familiarity with:

Programmable Logic Controllers

Power Distribution

Relay Logic

Instrumentation Selection (e.g. transmitters, meters, etc.)

Variable Frequency Drives

Voltages 12VDC up to 480VAC

Familiarity with local and federal codes, regulations, specifications, etc.

To include NRTL applications such as UL/cUL

CSA and NFPA application experience is a plus

Familiarity with standard wiring practices and installation methods in both unclassified and classified areas.

Above can be excluded if provided with equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be proficient in standard personal computer skills and professional correspondence. Employee is always expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, both inside and outside the workplace.