Controls and Electrical Drafting Engineer, Texas

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

 

Job Title: Controls and Electrical Drafting Engineer

Location(s): Houston, TX

 

Position Overview:

The controls and electrical drafting engineer will be responsible for the drafting of control system drawings including Schematics, Control panel outlines and layouts, Control system architecture diagrams using AutoCAD electrical tool.

The position will entail developing AutoCAD electrical standard drawings for assembly, BOM and would include Database & Catalog Management, customization and automation for the standards. It is also expected that the drafting engineer has the competence to complete any electrical connections to components within the documents with the ability of troubleshooting and support.

from obsolescence to complete control system replacements.The controls and electrical drafting engineer will work under the controls hardware lead and report to the controls engineering manager. They will form part of a controls system design team responsible for providing upgrade solutions

Responsibilities:

Development of standard dwgs applying AutoCAD electrical for cabinet drawings, BOM, assembly, etc.

AutoCAD Electrical proficiency to be able to develop scripts for functionalities within the drafting tool

Coordination with the engineering team to draft documents for gas turbine control system retrofits.

Drafting of control system schematics, assembly diagrams.

Thorough understanding of power distribution to schematics and assembly diagrams.

Drafting of control system architecture diagrams / network topology.

Drafting of control system layouts diagrams and panel outline diagrams.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering or similar, or 5 years of relevant experience.

Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical

Effective communication skills both verbal and written, both 1-1 and group situations.

3 years or more experience working on an engineering environment.

Process knowledge of industrial control systems.

Panel design

Strong team working skills and creative problem-solving skills.

A high level of attention to detail.

Adaptable to change, able to switch between different control systems designs on different projects.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Familiar with Rockwell Control Logix and Flex IO systems.

Familiar with Siemens Team Center.

Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Familiar with turbo compressor systems.

Familiar with Bently Nevada, Detronics F&G, Woodward Micronet and CCC.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.