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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Electrical CAD Designer in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: JR-2024-10211 At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
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Electrical CAD Designer - Role and Responsibilities:
The Electrical CAD Designer will work with minimal supervision and must be capable of independently obtaining sufficient information to develop industrial electrical design construction drawings per Air Products standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
You will have excellent time management skills as you will frequently work on multiple project tasks at the same time. Work will be performed at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, PA.
Scope of responsibilities include: You will possess a strong working background in the following areas of electrical design:
A comprehensive working knowledge of the current National Electrical Code
Distribution and control of alternating current electrical voltage classes from 120 volts to 15,000 volts
Working knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and ability to understand the electrical interfaces
Distribution and wiring of direct current instrumentation circuitry (4-20 mA and thermocouple)
Design and layout of underground conduit and grounding systems
Development and interpretation of medium voltage and 480-volt single line diagrams including layout of motor control centers from load lists
Determine medium and low voltage feeder cable sizing ampacities based on calculation of allowable conduit fills, de-rating factors and voltage drop per the National Electrical Code
Development and interpretation of control schematics
Develop physical layout drawings from specifications, vendor drawings, sketches, and related instructions
Develop physical layout drawings in areas classified as hazardous based on solid working knowledge of Article 500 of the National Electrical code
Development of cable tray layout drawings for power, control, and instrumentation wiring
Development of interconnecting wiring diagrams and termination schedules using physical layout drawings, control schematics and vendor drawings
Design of industrial exterior and interior lighting systems
Development of electric heat tracing for freeze protection and process applications
Design of communications and fiber optic systems
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
Solid working knowledge of Bentley Systems, Inc. MicroStation CAD is preferred
Applicants with a strong drafting background using AutoCAD will be considered
Raster document overlay editing applications for CAD software a plus
Microsoft Office Tools
Solid understanding of industrial electrical equipment and materials and their application in the design process
Comprehensive working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, particular the sections relating to Wire and Cable, Raceway Systems, Motors and Motor Controls, Hazardous Areas, and installations over 600 volts
15% travel within the US and Canada
Education and Licensing Requirements:
Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, and 5 years as journeyman electrician is preferred
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada). Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and Canada, should contact Air Products at 1-800-966-2724, Option #1.