Job Description
The Controls Designer Drafter is responsible for designing, drafting, and developing electrical instrumentation and control system packages for combustion systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and codes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, layout, and prepare drafting packages for combustion control systems with an emphasis on electrical instrumentation.
- Coordinate with Controls Engineers and Project Engineers on system design, equipment selection, and scheduling.
- Develop combustion system drawings using AutoCAD, including wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, PLC layouts, panel layouts, and schematics.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and specifications in system design and documentation.
- Participate in turnover meetings and communicate with internal teams and customers to clarify project requirements and schedules.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology field relative to Instrumentation, Electrical, MET, Inst. Tech or equivalent experience as justified.
- Minimum of 2 years design and/or drafting experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- Minimum of 2 years experience with AutoCAD or equivalent software.
- Experience related to electrical design installation, including familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers, Power Distribution, Relay Logic, Instrumentation Selection (e.g., transmitters, meters), Variable Frequency Drives, and voltages ranging from 12VDC up to 480VAC.
- Familiarity with local and federal codes, regulations, and specifications, including 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.
- Proficiency in standard personal computer skills and professional correspondence.
- Ability to confirm equipment selection, design, and operation as quoted and sold to the customer.
- Ability to coordinate with internal engineering teams on equipment and component selection for the design of the combustion control system.
- Ability to utilize AutoCAD to develop combustion system drafting packages, including electrical wiring design, ladder diagrams, PLC layout, panel layout, overall schematic design, and bill of materials.
- Ability to apply relevant codes, standards, and specifications as required.
- Ability to interact with Controls Engineers, Controls Engineering Manager, and Project Engineers on system design, scheduling, and clarifications with customers.
- Must conduct themselves in a professional manner, both inside and outside the workplace.
Benefits & Perks
Strong work environment with a supportive culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative work with industry-leading companies
Training and leadership development
Fulfilling career journey with innovation and collaboration
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