Power Systems CAD Designer

Title: Power Systems CAD Engineer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary:

This position is a CAD designer position in the front-end configuration of state-of-the-art energy solutions consisting of gas or diesel gensets, BESS, and other power products within the RR/MTU portfolio. The major focus will be on designing overall layout, equipment arrangements, 2D Plan Views, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Isometrics to support new project opportunities. The position requires high levels of client interactions and coordination with the following RR/MTU staff: Project Systems Business (PSB) engineers, sales managers, product R&D, project management and custom engineering teams within Friedrichshafen and Mankato.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Develop Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Ladder Diagrams, IO Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Cable Schedules, 2D Plan Views, 3D Layouts, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) which meet direct client objectives on paralleled power system projects.
• Serve as the design expert to support lead engineers and sales managers on new project opportunities.
• Own and manage the North American knowledge base on CAD designs for gas-fueled energy solutions projects, microgrids, and BESS solutions.
• Formalize wiring interconnection designs to interface between MTU hardware (ECU’s, control panels, PLC’s) and the balance of plant systems such as switchgear, relays, PMS/BMS networks, and power distribution systems on a global level.
• Establish pen tables/plot style standards & implementation to aid in project development and efficiency of design reviews.
• Establish and manage blocks library for standard CAD symbols. Provide blocks with editable attributes for standardized drawing construction.
• Advise on best design strategies for special customer applications or recommended modifications to existing RR/MTU designs. Design support may include support to global customers and development of designs suitable for use in multiple countries.
• Edit existing RR/MTU CAD designs, as necessary.
• Complete work according to standard engineering principle a3s and practices.
• Understand and follow the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system.
• Understand and follow applicable HSE procedures and work instructions associated with facility or project mandates.
• Promote a compliance culture in areas of responsibility and lives the letter & spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; and 3 years of design or electrical or electronic engineering experience: or 7 years of design, electrical or electronics engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of CAD tools; such as AutoCAD, Revit, BricsCAD, Creo, or SOLIDWORKS.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems using gas and diesel fueled gensets for continuous, standby and mission critical applications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Familiarity and working experience with standard electrical and mechanical symbols.
• Familiarity with the NEC (NFPA 70) code.
• Ability to turn conceptual ideas into formalized designs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point to point diagrams and shop drawings.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with multiple cultures and client types.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (20%).
• Strong Computer Skills: MS Office 365 products, ERP systems (SAP or JDE), and Bluebeam Revu.
• Service / Test / Commissioning experience
• Machining / Fabrication experience
• Familiarity with NFPA 37, 54, 70, 70B, 70E, 99, 110, ASHRAE, ASME, and/or ASCE 7-22
• Experience with PTC Windchill
• OSHA10 / OSHA30 certificate

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

19 Dec 2025; 00:12$70,629 - $114,772-AnnuallyMankato, MN

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
 

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.