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Electrical Designer

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD PDM (Product Data Management), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromechanical Assembly, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Change Order, Engineering Management, Illustrating Ability, Low Voltage (LV), Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Medium Voltage (MV), Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Schematics, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Switchgear, Team Player, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Wire Harness
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
28 days ago

Electrical Designer

Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Travel up to 20% to warehouses throughout the DFW Metroplex)
Pay: $38.00-$43.00 per hour

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and documentation of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution equipment. This role is responsible for developing complete electrical drawing packages for switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, power distribution units (PDUs), automatic transfer switches (ATS), and related electrical assemblies.

The ideal candidate has experience creating manufacturing-ready electrical documentation, developing schematics and panel layouts, supporting BOM creation, and working within CAD and PDM environments. This position collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and project management teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and standardized electrical designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and revise single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and panel layouts.

  • Develop complete electrical drawing packages for manufacturing, quality, project management, and customer submittals.

  • Design panel and equipment layouts with consideration for accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and cable routing.

  • Utilize SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Inventor Electrical, or similar CAD platforms to develop and maintain electrical documentation.

  • Create and support 3D electrical layouts, wire routing, cable routing, and harness documentation.

  • Develop and maintain electrical symbols, manufacturer part libraries, templates, and standardized drawing packages.

  • Interpret customer specifications and engineering requirements while producing production-ready documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and project management to resolve design questions and implement engineering changes.

  • Support bill of material (BOM) development and validation while ensuring alignment between ERP systems and released drawings.

  • Manage engineering documentation, revision control, workflows, and release processes within SOLIDWORKS PDM or similar document management systems.

  • Ensure designs comply with applicable UL standards, including UL 891, UL 1558, and other applicable electrical codes.

  • Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and manufacturing readiness.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience creating electrical drawing packages for industrial control systems, power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, ATS/STS equipment, PDUs, or similar engineered electrical assemblies.

  • Experience with one or more of the following: SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Autodesk Inventor Electrical/Cable & Harness, or similar electrical CAD software.

  • Experience supporting drawing revisions, engineering change orders, BOM development, and manufacturing documentation.

  • Working knowledge of PDM, PLM, ERP, or similar document management systems with experience in revision control and released drawing management.

  • Experience designing or documenting low-voltage and/or medium-voltage power distribution equipment.

  • Experience creating or supporting 3D electrical layouts, wiring, cable routing, and electromechanical assemblies.

  • Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

  • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with industry-leading employers that invest in employee success. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a collaborative team environment, career growth potential, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative electrical engineering projects supporting critical power distribution systems.

Benefits Upon Conversion

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

  • Collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/