Electrical Engineer V

Hargrove and Associates•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing front-end phase electrical load studies, ETAP modeling, and specification reviews for switchgears and transformers using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The work is performed under general supervision. Responsibilities include adhering to department design and drafting standards, understanding project scope and criteria, recognizing and communicating scope changes, providing on-site assistance during startup, producing preliminary designs and material take-offs for estimates, and creating detailed design calculations and sketches. Emphasis is placed on efficient material use, ease of construction, and meeting client expectations. The role also involves checking calculations by other engineers, assisting the drafting group, consulting with other disciplines, advising senior engineers on design changes, and assisting in developing procurement packages. Reviewing vendor drawings, developing construction specifications, and performing fieldwork for data gathering and construction support are also key duties. The position provides technical guidance to less experienced personnel and requires knowledge of engineering, design, and construction methods for process and manufacturing projects, applying advanced engineering techniques to complex designs. Specific tasks include producing installation details, single lines, layouts, elementary diagrams, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans. Developing conceptual layouts, cost studies, and small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
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.
Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawings.
Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
Ability to size control valves using appropriate software.
Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
Familiarity with standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA).
Ability to develop equipment specifications for equipment such as motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations.
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule, and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
Ability to determine construction material quantities.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good presentation skills.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform front end phase electrical load studies, ETAP modeling, and specification reviews for switchgears and transformers.
Utilize department design and drafting standards.
Understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
Produce detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
Ensure calculations are neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking and use by drafters/designers.
Produce designs with efficient use of construction materials, emphasizing ease of construction and meeting client expectations.
Check calculations made by other engineers for accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
Assist the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
Furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information.
Advise the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes.
Assist other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into a "package" for electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiries.
Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
Develop construction specifications.
Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies.
Develop small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.