Overview

This position combines practical electrical knowledge with technical drafting and documentation skills to create complete drawing packages from concept through manufacturing and field installation. Candidates may come from backgrounds such as electricians, panel builders, controls technicians, or technical electrical programs.

Responsibilities

Electrical Drafting, Design Documentation, and 3D Modeling

Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation packages for industrial control panels, and electrical installations based on designs and direction provided by the Electrical Design Group.

Develop complete project drawing packages including:

Electrical schematics

Panel layouts

Panel Room equipment layouts

Detailed, dimensioned drawings for installation

Wiring diagrams

One-line diagrams

Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Review project documentation for technical accuracy, scope, and compliance.

Support design revisions during fabrication and project execution.

Collaboration & Technical Support

Work closely with electrical design group, electricians, and project teams, to ensure successful project execution.

Assist with troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support as needed.

Standards & Compliance

Design in accordance with applicable codes and standards including NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 79, UL 508A, and relevant ISA/IEC standards.

Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices.

Design Ensure proper wire routing, grounding, labeling, component spacing, and safe design practices. Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control in accordance with company standards.

Support standardization and continuous improvement.

Additional

Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.

Understanding of three-phase power systems, industrial controls, and electrical theory.

Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, standards and best practices.

Ability to perform under deadlines and manage multiple project priorities.

Demonstrated Competencies

Strong organization, and attention to detail.

Mechanical aptitude.

Problem solving

Effective communication

Physical Requirements

Primarily office/design-based with regular interaction with the Electrical Design group and in-house electrical contractor.

Production facility to provide support during fabrication, testing, startup, or commissioning.

Experience: Experience with AutoCAD preferred. 3D Modeling experience such as Inventor or Solid Works.

Education: Degree, diploma, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical technology, controls, or automation. Practical experience in industrial electrical systems, control panels, or automation will be considered in lieu of education.

Department: Engineering

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

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Job LocationsUS-NE-South Sioux City

ID2026-4270

Category Technical

Position Type Regular Full-Time

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