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 equipment selection, system design, and scheduling.
- Develop combustion system drawings using AutoCAD, including wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, PLC layouts, and schematic designs.
- 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 an Engineering or Technology field related to Instrumentation, Electrical, MET, Inst. Tech, or equivalent experience as justified.
- At least 2 years of design and/or drafting experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- At least 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
- Experience in 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 in these standards is a plus.
- Knowledge of 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 layouts, panel layouts, 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 culture and trained leadership
Opportunities for growth
Collaborative work environment with industry leaders
Professional development and skill broadening
Fulfilling journey with innovation, collaboration, and growth
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