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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$85,244 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
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Electrical Designer
Flemington, NJ
Posted 2 days ago
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UL 508A, NEC
(NFPA 70), and NFPA 79 Produce accurate, thoroughly self-verified schematics and panel drawings for use by fabricators and field installation teams Create and maintain drawing numbering, revision control, and project drawing registers Size and select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, circuit protection devices, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and other field devices Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation Coordinate with purchasing on component procurement, substitutions, and lead time constraints Evaluate vendor submittals and approve alternate components against design specifications Develop complete panel layouts including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure sizing Produce UL 508A-compliant panel design packages suitable for third-party fabrication Define cable and conduit schedules, field device junction box layouts, and interconnect wiring drawings Design industrial network architectures including EtherNet/IP topologies, DLR ring configurations, and managed switch layouts Produce network topology diagrams and device addressing documentation Essential Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for creating detailed electrical design packages. In-depth knowledge ofUL 508A, NEC
(NFPA 70), and NFPA 79 standards. Experience with component selection and BOM development. Ability to design and document industrial network architectures. Strong project support and documentation skills. Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flemington, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Flemington,NJ.