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EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

ASSIGNMENT CATEGORY

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION

Tomball, Texas

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

5+ Years

DATE POSTED

October 14, 2026 Innovative Control Solutions is a systems integrator located in Plano, TX. We design, engineer/program, fabricate control panels and MCC/PDC buildings for a wide range of customers in the Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Mission Critical and various other industries. As a member of a project team, the Electrical Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical PDC Building layouts and control system drawing packages with electrical fundamentals is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop AutoCAD electrical standard drawings for control panel layouts, assembly, BOM, and IO wiring diagrams, including Database & Catalog Management and customization per ICS standards. The designer is also expected to have the competence to complete electrical connections to components within the drawing package. Develop and maintain electrical design templates and libraries. Ensure all drawings and designs comply with relevant codes and standards.

Electrical Design:

Collaborate with electrical engineers to develop electrical system designs. Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and other data to create detailed designs. Assist in the selection of electrical components and materials.

Project Coordination:

Manage and prioritize multiple design projects to meet deadlines. Work closely with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and objectives. Prepare and review design documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Quality Control:

Conduct thorough reviews and revisions of drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness. Implement best practices in CAD design and documentation. Participate in design review meetings and provide constructive feedback. Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions.

Collaboration:

Coordinate with other designers and engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other disciplines. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients as needed to clarify design requirements. Provide technical support and guidance to junior CAD designers. Draft control system architecture diagrams and network topology. Draft control system schematics, panel layouts and assembly diagrams. Produce MV/LV switchgear layouts and elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing. Create a Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc. for PDC buildings, MV & LV electrical equipment, and control systems. Create Electrical Area Classification plans and details. Route cables in cable tray systems using cable schedules, with minimum guidance. Calculate cable tray fill, with minimum guidance. Create tray routing plans. Understand Instrument Cable Block diagrams. Create Instrument Installation details using engineering data sheets, with minimum guidance. Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project. Duration determined by project requirements and project management. Produce conduit and grounding drawings. Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks. Perform corrections to P&IDs, Grounding Plans, Cable Routing Plans, Tray Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I details, Building Layouts, and Loop Diagrams. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of power distribution to schematics and assembly diagrams. Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

Minimum associate's degree in drafting. A minimum of five years' experience in physical PDC building and electrical equipment design, or related experience, is required. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill. Strong knowledge of the major components of MV/LV electrical equipment located in PDC buildings, including control system cabinets along with the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation. Strong knowledge of physical PDC Building layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit. General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory and design. Previous experience working in an industrial plant or facility is preferred. Strong working knowledge of P&IDs, instrumentation wiring details, control loop preparation, location plans, and control panel layout. Ability to communicate and understand work issued by various disciplines and others involved in project design. Eligible to work for any U.S. employer. Certification in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) is preferred. Requires accredited drafting training and discipline training or prior working experience. Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical. Basic knowledge of P&IDs. Basic knowledge of PLC and DCS systems. Basic knowledge of OSHA, NEMA, ISA and ANSI. Basic knowledge of Electrical Codes NEC and IEC. Travel out of town to the ICS Tomball facility in north Houston for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments. Effective verbal and written communication skills, both in one-on-one and group situations. Five years or more of experience working in an engineering environment. Knowledge of industrial control systems. Control panel design experience. Strong teamwork and creative problem-solving skills. A high level of attention to detail. Adaptable to change, with the ability to switch between different control system designs on different projects. Familiar with Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Point IO and Flex IO systems. Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Benefits Offered:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay Types:

Bonus pay Perks & Benefits Overview Innovative Control Solutions offers an exciting blend of career-driven opportunities and individual growth for well-rounded candidates who possess a varied skill set. We provide challenging work in a relaxed environment that allows you to capitalize on your capabilities to the benefit of our clients. Our customers expect perfection from our products and services, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to accept that challenge. Life & Culture It is our mix of talent, dedication, teamwork and desire that propels our company. We are currently seeking individuals who enjoy a challenge, set high expectations for themselves and are dedicated to achieving excellence. At ICS, you will be a part of an innovative team working to build superior systems for today and creating better systems for tomorrow. Benefits Innovative Control Solutions (ICS) is an equal opportunity employer that places a high value on our employees therefore it is our intention to support them with a benefit plan that offers competitive and attractive compensation plans including bonuses, health insurance and 401-K retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and various types of optional life and disability insurance plans. Other benefits also include flexible work hours, relaxed work environment and casual dress code at our office, along with other types of incentives. Internship & Recruiting Our growth plan consists of recruiting new talent from the best colleges and technical institutes that offer the latest technology-based education programs that are intended to prepare students to be effective in today's ever challenging environment. ICS is certainly interested in offering an internship arrangement to new recruits that possess the technical skill set to meet the demands in today's high-tech environment.