Electrical CAD Designer

Key Accountabilities

Electrical Drawing Development

• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal schedules, panel layouts, and cable routing drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawing packages for power distribution, controls, instrumentation, and packaged HVAC systems.
• Produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings, electrical equipment layouts, and installation drawings to support manufacturing and site requirements.
• Generate and maintain accurate electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable schedules, and drawing revision records.

CAD Documentation & Standards

• Develop and maintain electrical documentation in accordance with project specifications and company standards.
• Maintain engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems and ensure drawing revisions are properly controlled.
• Ensure all drawings comply with Armstrong drafting standards, electrical codes, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and drawing updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Work closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to resolve electrical drawing and assembly issues.
• Support panel fabrication inquiries, equipment wiring, and electrical testing activities by providing accurate manufacturing documentation.
• Review supplier drawings and integrate vendor equipment information into project documentation.
• Support prototype builds, production improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project teams to ensure documentation accuracy and project readiness.
• Participate in design reviews and provide CAD expertise to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support project execution by delivering electrical documentation on schedule and resolving drawing-related issues promptly.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related discipline.
• 3-8 years of experience creating electrical production drawings, manufacturing documentation, or control system designs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments involving industrial controls, power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, pumping systems, industrial automation, or packaged equipment is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical Schematic and 3D.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, terminal plans, and cable schedules.
• Experience developing control panel layouts and electrical equipment layouts using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Experience with electrical routing and integration between electrical and mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, VFDs, PLC panels, motor controls, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, P&IDs, and control narratives.
• Experience generating accurate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with UL508A, CSA, NEC, NFPA 70, and industrial electrical standards.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience is considered an asset but not required.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate production documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project and production deadlines.
• Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple drawing packages in a fast-paced environment.