Design Drafter

4633 Tompkins Drive, Madison, WI 53716, USA

At SJE, we are a family of brands dedicated to providing industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions. We are seeking a Design Drafter to support our Altronex brand. This role will work out of Madison, WI.

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, engineering sketches, and drawings to create accurate CAD files for custom control systems, including system overviews, cabinet and panel layouts, electrical equipment layouts, electrical circuits, ladder logic, legends, indexes, and project revision information.
• Prepare drawing files and documentation needed for engineering submittals, bills of materials, production books, shop drawings, as-built and as-installed documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize CAD work to support project schedules and team needs.
• Maintain project documentation, support archiving and reference database activities, and complete related duties as directed by management.

• Understanding of electrical drawings, panel layouts, circuits, ladder logic, control systems, and UL 508A.
• Familiarity with the water/wastewater industry and control systems.
• Experience creating and modifying CAD drawings in an engineering, manufacturing, electrical, or control panel environment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, engineering sketches, and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, complete documentation.
• Ability to follow company standards, design guidelines, and project requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Project Management, and other internal teams.
• Experience maintaining project files, documentation, archives, and reference materials.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Two-year degree in CAD drafting, graphic design, design technology, engineering technology, electrical technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of related CAD drafting experience.

• Health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision programs.
• Paid Time Off: up to 120 hours in the first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• Competitive salary and collaborative culture.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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