Foth & Van Dyke

Electrical & Controls Designer

Foth & Van Dyke • $80K — $95K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in drafting/design, electronics, electro-mechanical technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of design experience
  • 3+ years using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, MicroStation, or similar CAD software
  • 3+ years of experience with Revit or other 3D design tools

Responsibilities

  • Promote and adhere to safety policies and procedures
  • Utilize design software to prepare and modify electrical design drawings
  • Create electrical design and construction documents for various projects
  • Develop construction packages including diagrams and bill of materials
  • Interpret engineering markups and revisions
  • Review designs for quality and compliance with standards
  • Coordinate project activities with clients and vendors
  • Manage project documentation through web-based platforms
  • Provide field support during installation and troubleshooting activities

Benefits

  • Engaging work environment with a focus on safety
  • Opportunities for professional development and advanced training
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects
  • Contributions to projects that support major industrial sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements to accommodate project needs
Full Job Description
Foth is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Designer to provide electrical and controls design support for internal project teams and external clients. Projects include process, packaging, utility, and facility electrical systems that support consumer products manufacturing in the food, beverage, paper, and general industrial markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively promote, support, and follow the safety policies and procedures of Foth and our clients
  • Utilize AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, MicroStation, Revit, and other design software to prepare, review, modify, and maintain electrical design drawings and models
  • Develop and maintain electrical equipment layouts within coordinated multidisciplinary 3D models
  • Create electrical designs and construction documents for process, packaging, utility, and facility projects
  • Develop electrical construction packages including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bill of materials (BOMs)
  • Interpret and implement engineering markups and design revisions
  • Review design work prepared by team members for quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards
  • Review project drawings, vendor submittals, and technical documentation as requested
  • Coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Manage project documentation and distribute drawings and related documents through web-based platforms and document management systems
  • Manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within project teams
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
  • Provide field support during installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities


Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in drafting/design, electronics, electro-mechanical technology, or an equivalent technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience working as a designer
  • 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, MicroStation, or similar CAD software
  • 3+ years of experience with Revit or other 3D design software


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience as a designer
  • 5+ years of experience using Eplan and/or AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experience implementing and configuring AutoCAD Electrical project environments
  • Experience implementing and configuring Eplan project environments
  • Experience working within BIM or multidisciplinary 3D design environments
  • Experience supporting projects within the food, beverage, paper, consumer products, or general industrial sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills


Preferred Previous Experience:

  • Specifying electrical devices, instrumentation, and control components
  • Instrument installation, wiring systems, and field devices
  • Allen-Bradley PLC and control system design
  • Distributed Control System (DCS) design, including module specification and schematic wiring development
  • Developing electrical and control panel layout designs and bill of materials (BOMs)
  • Industrial communication and network systems, including ControlNet, Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, Modbus, and similar protocols
  • Low-voltage power distribution systems (480V and below), including one-line and three-line diagrams
  • Motor Control Center (MCC) design and documentation
  • Electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 79, NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL 508A
  • Industrial electrical construction practices
  • Modicon PLC and control system design
  • Siemens PLC and control system design

About Foth & Van Dyke

Foth & Van Dyke is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of infrastructure, environmental, and facilities engineering. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater management, as well as site development and building design. Foth & Van Dyke serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Foth & Van Dyke
Size
600 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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