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Reimagine What’s Possible
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical CAD Designer.
Do you like to be part of a team with a positive attitude, focused on safety?
This role reports to our Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Allentown. PA.
The Senior Electrical CAD Designer will be working with minimal supervision and must be capable of independently obtaining sufficient information to develop industrial electrical design construction drawings per Air Products standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
In this role, you must possess good time management skills as you will frequently be required to work on multiple project tasks at the same time.
If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities:
Solid working knowledge of Bentley Systems, Inc. MicroStation CAD is preferred.
Applicants with a strong drafting background using AutoCAD will be considered
Raster document overlay editing applications for CAD software a plus
Microsoft Office Tools
A solid understanding of industrial electrical equipment and materials and their application in the design process
Comprehensive working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, particular the sections relating to Wire and Cable, Raceway Systems, Motors and Motor Controls, Hazardous Areas, and installations over 600 volts
Key Job Responsibilities:
Distribution and control of alternating current electrical voltage classes from 120 volts to 15,000 volts
Working knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s) and ability to understand the electrical interfaces
Distribution and wiring of direct current instrumentation circuitry (4-20 mA and thermocouple)
Design and layout of underground conduit and grounding systems
Development and interpretation of medium voltage and 480-volt single line diagrams including layout of motor control centers from load lists
Determine medium and low voltage feeder cable sizing ampacities based on calculation of allowable conduit fills, de-rating factors and voltage drop per the National Electrical Code
Development and interpretation of control schematics
Develop physical layout drawings from specifications, vendor drawings, sketches, and related instructions
Develop physical layout drawings in areas classified as hazardous based on solid working knowledge of Article 500 of the National Electrical code
Development of cable tray layout drawings for power, control, and instrumentation wiring
Development of interconnecting wiring diagrams and termination schedules using physical layout drawings, control schematics and vendor drawings
Design of industrial exterior and interior lighting systems
Development of electric heat tracing for freeze protection and process applications
Design of communications and fiber optic systems
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, or 5 years as journeyman electrician
Have a comprehensive working knowledge of the current National Electrical Code
A working knowledge of Bentley Systems, Inc. MicroStation CAD is preferred “but not required”
Applicants with a strong drafting background using AutoCAD will be considered
Raster document overlay editing applications for CAD software a plus
Microsoft Office Tools
A solid understanding of industrial electrical equipment and materials and their application in the design process
Comprehensive working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, particular the sections relating to Wire and Cable, Raceway Systems, Motors and Motor Controls, Hazardous Areas, and installations over 600 volts
Availably to travel 15% in North America
A valid driver’s license
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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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