Structural Designer

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc (“nVent”) and consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, the Electrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers.

W HAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION :

Draft SolidWorks 3D Model, required drawings, analyze data to determine changes / modifications needed, and verify the accuracy and completeness of the model / drawings.

Reviews all applicable documentation and company procedural manuals to determine critical parameters of design.

Identifies factors affecting project design as instructed in design review meetings, and by using information provided by the Estimator.

Uses knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials, etc., in developing designs and confers with other departments as necessary to ensure integrity and manufacturability.

Understands established standards, follows them, and suggests improvements when possible.

Research any applicable building codes as necessary.

Coordinates with the electrical designer counterpart on projects to finalize designs.

Forwards drawings to the engineer for preliminary review and approval, and makes changes and corrections as needed before being sent to the customer for approval.

Notifies the Project team of any updates needed to the bill of materials as drawings are developed.

Ensures accuracy of work by checking dimensions, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and various parts to the entire project.

Coordinates and communicates with staff members in engineering, production, and management to ensure designs meet customer expectations.

Works with manufacturing staff in the plant to interpret designs, answer questions, and make redlines as needed.

Performs additional duties as requested.

YOU HAVE :

An associate’s degree in engineering is preferred.

Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling software required.

Experience designing structural and steel products preferred.

Knowledge of power transformers, distribution panels, transfer switches, etc.

Experience using Computer-Aided Design software.

Strong math skills, ability to perform structural calculations.

WE HAVE :

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at .

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being :

Innovative & adaptable

Dedicated to absolute integrity

Focused on the customer first

Respectful and team oriented

Optimistic and energizing

Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions, a bonus incentive plan, paid time off (vacation and personal) and work-life balance.