Designer I

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of electrical/instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical/instrumentation assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Perform electrical design for various projects at multiple plants within the company fleet (0 – 50 hours a week) for a year. Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, industry codes, and project requirements. Prepare, review, and update detailed electrical design drawings, including: • One-line diagrams • Elementary and control schematics • Wiring diagrams • Equipment layouts and installation details Develop and/or verify as-built documentation for projects implemented across the Southern Company fleet Interface with external parties on design models, drawings, and design Perform drawing transmittals for the Generation E&I Design department Coordinate with project stakeholders, including plant engineering, construction, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
15+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to perform lighting level calculations.
Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
Ability to determine motor control center loading.
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

3D AutoCAD desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical design for various projects at multiple plants within the company fleet (0 – 50 hours a week) for a year.
Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, industry codes, and project requirements.
Prepare, review, and update detailed electrical design drawings, including: One-line diagrams, Elementary and control schematics, Wiring diagrams, Equipment layouts and installation details.
Develop and/or verify as-built documentation for projects implemented across the Southern Company fleet.
Interface with external parties on design models, drawings, and design.
Perform drawing transmittals for the Generation E&I Design department.
Coordinate with project stakeholders, including plant engineering, construction, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.