Panel Designer II

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1997, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1997, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

As Panel Designer 2 you will design panels from panel request documentations, contract drawings and specifications provided by the project team while maintaining company and customer standards. This role also provides leadership to team members.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Assist project teams in creation and/or completion of panel design request forms.

• Assist in development of CAD and panel design group standards.

• Leads multiple projects while delegating tasks to designers and drafters.

• Reads and interprets customer diagrams and documentation and communicates with project team to understand objectives and preferences.

• Confer with engineering staff, manufacturing staff and other personnel to resolve problems.

• Provides guidance and assistance to other designers and drafters.

• Provides guidance and assistance to production on all aspects of the panel design.

• Selects Parts and interpret vendor cut sheets to determine functionality of components.

• Uses AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical to create and update CAD drawings.

• Develops panel layout and detail drawings.

• Develops PLC module and electrical drawings.

• Performs panel power and heat calculations.

• Performs updates to panel layout and detail drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards.

• Performs updates to PLC module and electrical drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards.

• Performs self and peer review checks of panel drawings.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs workflows and procedures.

• Design - Generates creative solutions;
  Translates concepts and information into images;
  Uses feedback to modify designs;
  Applies design principles;
  Demonstrates attention to detail.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem-solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.

• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures;
  Conserves organizational resources.

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity;
  Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
  Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains the reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process.

• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work…