Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1997, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Introducing Prime Controls  

Established in 1997, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

 

What You Will Do 

As Panel Designer 2 you will design panels from panel request documentations, contract drawings and specifications provided by the project team while maintaining company and customer standards. This role also provides leadership to team members. 

 

A Typical Day at Prime Controls 

• Assist project teams in creation and/or completion of panel design request forms. 

• Assist in development of CAD and panel design group standards. 

• Leads multiple projects while delegating tasks to designers and drafters. 

• Reads and interprets customer diagrams and documentation and communicates with project team to understand objectives and preferences. 

• Confer with engineering staff, manufacturing staff and other personnel to resolve problems. 

• Provides guidance and assistance to other designers and drafters. 

• Provides guidance and assistance to production on all aspects of the panel design.  

• Selects Parts and interpret vendor cut sheets to determine functionality of components. 

• Uses AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical to create and update CAD drawings. 

• Develops panel layout and detail drawings. 

• Develops PLC module and electrical drawings. 

• Performs panel power and heat calculations. 

• Performs updates to panel layout and detail drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 

• Performs updates to PLC module and electrical drawings based on markups in accordance with company and customer standards. 

• Performs self and peer review checks of panel drawings. 

 

What You Will Bring 

The Basic 

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. 

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively. 

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. 

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources. 

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas. 

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. 

• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. 

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. 

• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.  

Qualifications: 

An individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

 

Education/Experience: 

Two-year college degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience and/or training. Two or more years of experience designing control panels. 

 

Language Ability: 

Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, project managers, and co-workers. 

 

Math Ability: 

Work with mathematical concepts such as basic math, algebra and geometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

 

Reasoning Ability:  

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

 

Computer Skills:  

Two or more years of AutoCAD Electrical plus MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Documentation Software: Adobe Pro 

 

Certificates and Licenses:  

Certificate of Competition UL Knowledge courses - Industrial Control Panels UL 508A, 698A and Short Circuit Current Ratings. 

 

What We Offer: 
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
- Flexible Spending Account(s) 
- Generous PTO 
- Numerous culture events 
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands
 
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.