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The DRAFTER will be responsible for providing engineering support on mechanical equipment, perform tolerance studies and check design documentation, research and specify purchased component parts, and create component and system level test plans and test fixtures.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and produce electrical drawing packages, including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
- Create 3D models to support panel design and electrical integration into existing units.
- Prioritize drawing production to support project schedules so purchasing and production can begin on time.
- Coordinate with engineering, the panel shop, and project managers to ensure drawings meet design intent and field requirements.
- Incorporate redlines, revisions, and feedback cleanly across drawing revisions.
- Maintain accurate drawing records, revision control, and as-built documentation.
- Verify drawings comply with applicable standards (NEC, UL 508A) and company drafting conventions.
- Support component selection and ensure BOMs reflect correct part numbers and quantities.
- Assist in standardizing drawing templates and improving the drafting workflow for consistency and speed.
- Communicate drawing status, bottlenecks, and concerns to the Electrical Integration Manager in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized digital file structures and drawing libraries.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
- Familiarity with industrial control panels and components such as PLCs, VFDs, and control wiring.
- Knowledge of UL 508A and NEC standards preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple drawing packages under deadline.
- Experience in oil and gas or industrial equipment integration a plus.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k)/ Retirement savings
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
- Career growth opportunities
- Manufacturing work environment
- Paid vacation/holidays
Skills Required
- Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
- Familiarity with industrial control panels and components such as PLCs, VFDs, and control wiring
- Knowledge of UL 508A and NEC standards
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple drawing packages under deadline
- Experience in oil and gas or industrial equipment integration
DistributionNOW Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DistributionNOW and has not been reviewed or approved by DistributionNOW.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, and benefits are frequently characterized as good to excellent. HSA and FSA options and multiple medical plan tiers are also referenced.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is offered as part of the package. Retirement benefits are consistently present alongside core insurance coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement, military leave, and parental/family leave appear in the offering. These provisions support reasonable work‑life balance in several roles.
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What We Do
We operate primarily under the DistributionNOW and DNOW brands as a global distributor of the oil and gas and industrial markets. Through our growing DigitalNOW® platform, customers can leverage world-class technology across eCommerce, data management and supply chain optimization applications to solve a wide array of complex operational and product sourcing challenges to assist in maximizing their return on assets. Our energy product offering serves the energy industry – from upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production (“E&P”), midstream infrastructure development to downstream petroleum refining and petrochemicals – as well as in other industries, such as mining, chemical processing, liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) terminals, power generation utilities and renewables. The industrial distribution end markets include engineering and construction firms that perform capital and maintenance projects for their end-user clients. Our global product offering includes maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies, pipe, valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical, instrumentation, artificial lift, pumping solutions, valve actuation and modular process, measurement and control equipment. We also offer procurement, warehouse and inventory management solutions as part of our supply chain and materials management offering. We have developed expertise in providing application systems, work processes, parts integration, optimization solutions and after-sales support. Our solutions include outsourcing portions or entire functions of our customers’ procurement, warehouse and inventory management, logistics, point of issue technology, project management, business process and performance metrics reporting. We streamline our customers’ purchasing process, from requisition to procurement to payment, by digitally managing workflow, improving approval routing and providing robust reporting functionality.
