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About the Role
AWC is seeking a multi-skilled Control Systems Drafter/Designer with a focus on low voltage power distribution and Siemens PLC Control System Design. This role assists in developing and executing instrumentation and electrical design packages for industrial automation and control system projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable, compliant, and manufacturable solutions. The position requires a base level of knowledge in control systems, AC/DC power distribution, CAD software, and industrial control panel design.
Responsibilities
- Interpret customer project requirements and technical specifications to develop accurate control system assembly drawing deliverables under minimal supervision.
- Assist with the design and development of industrial electrical and instrumentation drawing packages for automation and control system projects.
- Develop detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, network architectures, cable schedules, and bill of materials utilizing AutoCad and EPLAN engineering software.
- Design low-voltage power distribution, PLC control panels, remote I/O systems, industrial networks, and motor control systems.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering standards, and applicable industry codes including NEC, ISA, API, PIP, UL, and NEMA.
- Perform design reviews and drawing checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and manufacturability.
- Support standardization efforts and help develop reusable engineering templates and best practices.
- Assist with troubleshooting, design optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering projects.
- Partner with engineers, project managers, panel shop personnel, and field technicians to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
- Support customer meetings, technical discussions, and project reviews as a subject matter resource for instrumentation and control systems.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to select components and ensure technical compatibility across systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical design, instrumentation, or controls engineering environments.
- Experience designing industrial electrical and automation systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Siemens NX, or similar platforms.
- Experience with PLC control systems, motor control schematics, low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
- Working knowledge of industrial automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFDs, and remote I/O architectures.
- Strong understanding of NEC, ISA, API, PIP, UL, and NEMA standards and their application in industrial environments.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control narratives, technical specifications, and engineering standards.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Possesses an understanding of the terminology and acronyms of the process industry (ANSI, ASTM, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, ISA, NEC, etc.).
- Experience with electrical and controls design efforts for industrial automation projects.
- Experience supporting system integration, panel fabrication, commissioning, or startup activities.
- Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and hazardous area design requirements.
- Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or other industrial automation platforms.
Skills
- Low voltage power distribution
- Siemens PLC Control System Design
- Instrumentation and electrical design
- Industrial automation
- Control system projects
- PLC
- SCADA
- DCS
- MCC
- Industrial control applications
- AC/DC power distribution
- AutoCAD
- Eplan
- Industrial Control Panel Design
- EPLAN
- AutoCAD Electrical
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Siemens NX
- Motor control schematics
- Industrial networking
- HMI
- VFDs
- Remote I/O architectures
- NEC
- ISA
- API
- PIP
- UL
- NEMA
- P&IDs
- Control narratives
- Technical specifications
- Engineering standards
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Priority management
- Independent work
- Process industry terminology
- System integration
- Panel fabrication
- Commissioning
- Startup activities
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Hazardous area design
- Rockwell
- Siemens
- Schneider Electric
Location
- Houston Texas
- Baton Rouge Louisiana
- New Orleans Louisiana
- Jacksonville Florida
- Atlanta GA
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Occasional office presence
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, or related technical discipline
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, or related technical discipline
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(K) Match
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Career Development Opportunities
About the Company
- As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo.
- We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners.
- We strategically partner with the world’s most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively.
- As experts in our partners’ technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each.
- It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from our partners.
- We are committed to solving customer problems and are looking for team members that want to be a trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else.
- Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together.
- Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect.
- We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.