Electrical Designer/Drafter I
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Norwich • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $43,200 - $72,100 per year
About the role
- Research submarine construction using ship construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Develop 2D electrical cabling diagrams, system interface diagrams and wiring tables in accordance with applicable standards.
- Perform analysis on submarine electrical power distribution systems and perform voltage drop and load balancing calculations.
- Develop, update, and maintain Lists of Material (LOM).
- Apply basic electrical engineering and drafting principles to support design solutions.
- Conduct ship checks on United States Navy submarines to collect field data and verify existing configurations.
- Update and revise drawings using redline input from senior Designer/Drafter personnel.
- Perform self-checks of drawings and models to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal.
- Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate review comments into assigned drawings.
- Maintain organized electronic design files and adhere to configuration management and document control processes.
- Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and program team members to clarify design intent and task requirements.
- Track assigned tasks, meet scheduled deliverables, and provide status updates to senior design staff or project leaders.
- Follow company quality management system (QMS) procedures and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Comply with all safety, security, export control, and confidentiality requirements when working in office, shipyard, and onboard environments.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
- Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology or other Electrical/Electronic related 2-year degree program
- Experience Autodesk AutoCAD® or similar 2D drafting software is desired but not required
- Microsoft Office Software products to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Basic understanding of electrical/electronic engineering principles
- Basic Circuit Design and Analysis
- Understanding of Electrical Power and Data Network Systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic specifications and technical drawings
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
2D electrical cabling diagramssystem interface diagramswiring tablesvoltage drop calculationsload balancing calculationsLists of Material (LOM)electrical engineering principlescircuit designelectrical power systemsdata network systems
Soft Skills
effective communicationtask trackingmeeting deliverablesorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycontinuous improvementcompliance adherence
Certifications
U.S. CitizenshipDepartment of Defense (DoD) Secret ClearanceAssociate’s degree in electronic engineering technology