Electrical Engineer​/ Draftsman

Electrical Engineer/ Draftsman

Location:

Danbury CT

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

Preferred Combustion, a division of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of combustion equipment, dedicated to delivering high-quality combustion products and services to our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inside Sales Application Engineer to join our team and support our Outside Sales Team.

Electrical Engineer or Electrical Draftsman for Panel Design

Salary Range based on experience: $75,000- $100,000

Entry to Midlevel Electrical Design Engineer position. Looking for a highly motivated individual with creativity to “get the job done no matter what”. Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury CT. With over a hundred years as a family run business, we offer made in the USA products in all areas of combustion and fuel oil systems.

The Electrical Design Engineer (EDE) creates the wiring diagrams and selects the panel components to create a system that is robust and adheres to customer’s budget. The EDE works closely with project managers and is usually part of a team also involving our systems engineers and mechanical design team, to produce a packaged system that works together seamlessly.

• Design Development from Proposal to finished Engineering Package
• Use AutoCAD to create wiring diagrams and enclosure layouts
• Perform basic electrical component calculations to determine panel design
• Research components and create Bills of Materials for their designs
• Review customer specification documents to ensure compliance
• Interpret and adhere to applicable codes and standards
• Assist applications engineer to generate proposal
• Slight travel for meetings and site visits 10%

• 4-year electrical engineering degree
• AutoCAD or Draftsight experience required
• Experience with electrical assembly preferred
• Experience being measured against monthly goals
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• A desire to continuously improve
• Familiarity with burner management systems is a plus
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skill are a must
• Self-starting! Driven! One that takes PRIDE in their work!

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

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