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Electrical Design Engineer
Job description
Responsibilities for this role include developing one-line diagrams and associated drawings that support our electrical safety services for industrial customers. Candidates with a strong foundation in CAD and electrical construction to support our Arc Flash Safety Programs are preferred.
Whether you are just starting your career or are a more experienced candidate, this position provides the opportunity to grow within an employee-owned company with exceptional benefits, work-life balance, training and development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. This position offers growth for future leadership opportunities and is perfect for someone with superb attention to detail and patience who wants to grow their career with a successful company.
Electrical Design & Drafting:
Develop electrical one-line diagrams to support Arc Flash studies
Create panel layouts and conduit diagrams
Perform CAD drafting and electrical design tasks and assignments (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
Compile Arc Flash documentation, including equipment IDs and spreadsheet legends
Maintain drawing files and perform quality checks
Project Support & Engineering Coordination:
Coordinate with Project Managers to support documentation and execution of budgets, timelines, test forms, and BOMs
Collaborate with Field Data Collection, Arc Flash Engineers, and Department Leads
Participate in project reviews, construction support, and field verifications
Select appropriate electrical hardware and instrumentation for system applications
Support wiring practices and fieldwork
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field required
0-10+ years of experience in the industrial electrical industry (candidates with less than 2 years of experience must have relevant education)
Strong CAD proficiency; AutoCAD Electrical experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with team members, customers, and field personnel
Strong attention to detail with accuracy and consistency in technical work
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed
Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional project team
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At Pieper Electric, Inc., "Our People Are Our Power"​ isn't just a phrase; it's our way of life. We work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards to the community in a truly Serving way. From these efforts, we are able to maintain the highest quality standards in the industry. We back up our quality installations with exceptional service and business performance few can match. Pieper Electric, Inc. is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the country. Operating since 1947, we are a full service electrical/mechanical, construction, and service company with divisions based in Wisconsin with affiliates throughout the United States. Pieper is a large contractor divided into small, highly specialized units, offering today's widest range of services in electrical and mechanical, plumbing & HVAC, data/comm., automation & controls, energy management, and underground construction. Our expertise allows us to serve as a powerhouse in any setting. Pieper Electric and its parent company PPC Partners have operations in nine states with over 2,000 employees nationally producing $500 million in revenue a year. We are committed to being the leading contractor for quality electrical service and seek competent, ambitious, ethical employees, who are willing to learn and grow for a lifetime using a servant leadership philosophy. Our employees must exhibit mutual respect, a servant's heart, integrity, and high performance. As an Employer of Choice, we seek knowledge-based workers who believe in continuous learning, ethical standards and high morals and values. Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.