Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
ENETK is part of Kelso Industries, with 3,500+ employees across 29 operating companies, delivers top HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a high-performing team. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
Position Summary
The Electrical AutoCAD Drafter produces and maintains accurate electrical drawings in support of PLC control panel design, fabrication, and field installation. The primary responsibility of this position is completing electrical red-line revisions (as-builts) and creating and updating PLC control panel drawing packages, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of material. The Drafter works closely with controls engineers, panel shop technicians, and project managers to ensure drawings accurately reflect the components, wiring, labeling, and UL requirements of each control panel we build.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete electrical red-line markups (as-built revisions) from engineers, panel builders, and field technicians, and incorporate them accurately into AutoCAD drawing packages.
- Create and revise PLC control panel drawing sets, including electrical schematics, panel layout/arrangement drawings, wiring and interconnect diagrams, and terminal block details.
- Transpose manufacturer instructions, engineering notes, and UL label requirements (e.g., UL 508A ratings, SCCR, voltage/amperage, enclosure type) onto AutoCAD drawings accurately and legibly.
- Learn and become proficient with the components typically used in our control panels — PLCs and I/O, power supplies, circuit breakers and fusing, relays, motor starters/VFDs, terminal blocks, enclosures, and wire/cable types — and represent them correctly in drawings and bills of material.
- Develop and maintain bills of material (BOMs) that match the drawing set and the parts installed in the panel.
- Maintain drawing standards, title blocks, symbol libraries, and revision control; log and track drawing revisions per company procedures.
- Verify drawings against physical panels in the shop when needed, coordinating with panel builders and QA/QC to resolve discrepancies before release.
- Generate wire and device label/tag lists from drawings for use in panel fabrication.
- Print, assemble, and issue drawing packages for panel shop builds, customer submittals, and field installation.
- Support engineers and project managers with miscellaneous drafting tasks, including loop sheets, network diagrams, and site electrical drawings as assigned.
- May include occasional site visits to customer facilities to gather field information, verify existing installations, and support as-built documentation.
- May include learning automation field work (instrumentation, panel installation support, I/O checkout, and related tasks) during slower drafting or estimation periods.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred).
- Basic understanding of electrical wiring, circuits, and electrical schematics, or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn quickly.
- Ability to read and interpret red-line markups, manufacturer datasheets, and installation instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; drawings must match the panel as built.
- Ability to manage multiple drawing packages and meet project deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication with engineers, panel builders, and project managers.
- High school diploma or GED required; drafting/CAD certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting industrial control panels or working in a UL 508A panel shop.
- Familiarity with UL 508A labeling and documentation requirements.
- Familiarity with PLC/automation hardware (Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley a plus).
- Experience with revision control and engineering document management.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular time in the panel shop to verify drawings against physical panels; may include occasional travel to customer sites.
- Field work, when assigned, may involve industrial plant environments requiring appropriate PPE and adherence to customer site safety requirements.
- Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods and occasionally stand, bend, and reach while inspecting panels.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs (drawing packages, small components, enclosure doors).
- Must follow all shop safety policies, including PPE requirements when in the panel shop.
Growth Path
This position is expected to grow with experience. As the Drafter becomes proficient with our standard components, drawing packages, and UL requirements, responsibilities may expand into panel design support, BOM/quoting assistance, and checking drawings produced by others.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may be added, removed, or modified at the discretion of management.
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
