Electrical Designer

Hargrove and Associates•Kingsport, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing engineering team supporting industrial process and manufacturing projects. We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer with a strong background in electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and industrial facility design. This role is responsible for electrical and instrumentation design, calculations, construction support, equipment specifications, and preparation of engineering deliverables from conceptual design through construction.

Requirements

5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation drafting/design experience.
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ISA standards.
Experience developing electrical and instrumentation design packages for process/manufacturing facilities.
Electrical design calculations including lighting, voltage drop, conduit fill, tray fill, wire sizing, overcurrent protection, and load calculations.
Development of MCC single lines, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, grounding, lighting, power, instrumentation plans, connection diagrams, and control panel layouts.
Instrumentation design including control valve sizing, instrument datasheets, analyzer specifications, control systems, and actuated valves.
Ability to develop equipment specifications for MCCs, VFDs, motors, and substations.
Strong design and layout experience in industrial facilities.
Proficient in engineering and CAD drafting standards.
Able to manage multiple deliverables while meeting project schedules.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Experience supporting remote and interoffice project execution teams.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and construction packages.
Review vendor drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittments.
Perform field investigations, tie-ins, startup support, and construction support activities.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
Assist with cost estimates, material takeoffs, schedules, budgets, and procurement packages.