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(C) Senior Electrical CAD Designer at TMMG in Newport News, VA
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Apply Job Type Full-time Description Background check and drug screening are requirements of this position. Contingent on client approval. • The Senior Electrical CAD Designer will support the development of 2D shipboard electrical power and control schematics, automation diagrams, and associated documentation. • This role is focused on delivering clear, detailed, and standards-compliant CAD deliverables that support engineering design, vendor interfacing, fabrication, and installation for shipboard systems. Requirements CAD Drafting & Documentation • Produce 2D shipboard power and control schematics (single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts) that reflect engineering intent, vessel architecture, and installation requirements. • Develop PLC system schematics, including I/O layout, power feeds, reference designators, signal sets, and interface points with power and control systems. Implement and maintain strict drafting standards and best practices such as: • Layer management, line types, fonts, and text styles • Drawing organization, annotation clarity, and scale consistency • Use of viewports, title blocks, and reference callouts for fabrication and installation readiness • Generate and revise CAD drawings based on engineering review comments, change requests, and vendor data. Standards Compliance & Quality • Organize and maintain clean, consistent CAD deliverables that support electrical design and installation across shipboard zones. • Ensure drawings are suitable for fabrication and installation teams with accurate detail, notes, and dimensions. • Adhere to internal company CAD standards and electrical drafting conventions tailored for marine power and control systems. Coordination & Support • Work closely with electrical engineers and automation engineers to interpret design requirements, schematics, and specification inputs. • Support design reviews by preparing updated CAD deliverables and incorporating feedback from multidisciplinary teams. • Communicate technical questions and suggestions clearly to engineering staff to resolve drawing ambiguities. Physical Job Requirements
- Perform onboard field verification and redline walkdowns of drawings and installations
- Climb ladders and access multiple levels of the vessel for layout validation
- Enter confined or congested areas (cableways, piping routes, structural zones)
- Stand and walk for moderate durations during surveys and coordination efforts
- Carry laptops, drawing sets, or tablets (10–15 lbs) onboard
- Work in low-light, high-noise, or restricted-access areas as required
- Wear required PPE and safely navigate active shipyard and vessel environments Education/Certification Requirements: • Demonstrated experience producing shipboard electrical power and control schematics and related technical drawings. • Strong proficiency in 2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD or equivalent, with a track record of producing high-quality electrical schematic and detail drawings. • Solid understanding of drafting standards and practices, including effective layer management, line types, plotting, use of viewports, and drawing to scale. • Ability to produce clear, consistent, and well-organized electrical drawings that support construction and installation activities. Preferred • Hands-on experience or familiarity with PLCs and associated hardware, including schematic development for inputs, outputs, power, and control interfaces. • Background working in marine or industrial environments with multidisciplinary engineering teams. • Familiarity with electrical schematic conventions used for power distribution, control logic, and automation documentation.