Electrical Engineer V

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of the complete design of complex electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments. The role requires extensive progressive experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering and the application of advanced engineering techniques and analysis. Work is performed under general supervision. The Electrical Engineer V may serve as discipline lead on small- to mid-sized projects, provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel, and lead interoffice work execution within scope, schedule, and budget. The position develops electrical and instrumentation designs, calculations, specifications, layouts, installation documents, estimates, schedules, and material take-offs. It supports project coordination, procurement, construction, and startup, including field data collection and review of vendor, fabrication, and construction submittals. The work emphasizes code- and specification-compliant designs, efficient use of construction materials, ease of construction, and meeting client expectations. The role requires a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university and 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering. Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to perform lighting-level and voltage-drop calculations; size wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection for lighting and power; route conduit and cable tray; calculate tray and conduit fill; and determine motor control center and load center unit substation loading.
Familiarity with specifications and installation details for construction bulk materials and equipment.
Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents using information from vendor equipment drawings.
Ability to develop equipment specifications for motor control centers, variable frequency drives, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, and other equipment.
Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing electrical deliverables.
Ability to produce a 15kV power system single-line diagram and familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and above- and below-ground installation techniques.
Ability to specify 15kV/5kV equipment, including switchgear, load-break switches, and motor control centers, and perform calculations for short-circuit and overcurrent protective-device ratings.
Ability to develop electrical installation specifications.
Ability to estimate task completion, develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules and man-hour budgets, and determine construction material quantities.
Ability to contribute to P&IDs for measurement and control and develop control narratives.
Ability to specify process instrumentation, develop installation details, size control valves with appropriate software, and develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
Knowledge of applicable instrumentation and controls standards, including ISA.
Ability to act as discipline engineer of record on projects requiring professional engineering certification.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Programming experience with PLC, HMI, and/or DCS equipment.
Ability to lead a small team and deliver presentations about company services.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to develop virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships and provide interoffice execution leadership and support.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Use department design and drafting standards and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project team.
Identify and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
Provide on-site assistance during startup and perform fieldwork to gather data, check tie-ins, and support construction.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel; coordinate work with staff and the discipline lead.
Perform discipline lead duties on small- to mid-sized projects and lead small teams to deliver commitments.
Prepare estimate-level designs and material take-offs appropriate to the project estimate, including preliminary designs.
Prepare design calculations and construction material sketches, organized for checking, drawing production, and deliverables when required.
Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications and electrical installation specifications.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient solutions to engineering tasks.
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.
Design for efficient use of construction materials, ease of construction, and client expectations.
Check other engineers’ calculations for accuracy, code and specification compliance, design-criteria conformance, and good engineering practice.
Assist drafting personnel with routine layout and detailing issues and provide sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
Coordinate with design leaders in other disciplines to support the timely flow of project information.
Advise the senior engineer of identified design or scope changes.
Help assemble scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for electrical/instrumentation procurement inquiries or subcontract pricing.
Review vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for electrical/instrumentation input.
Develop construction specifications and review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Apply discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques to the design and construction of process and manufacturing projects, using advanced engineering techniques and analysis for complex designs.
Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of electrical/instrumentation work.
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution; lead communication and work execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop electrical and instrumentation deliverables, including calculations, specifications, installation details, and supporting project documents.
Contribute to P&IDs with respect to measurement and control; develop control narratives and specify process instrumentation and installation details.
Size control valves using appropriate software and develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
Develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for small projects or areas of larger projects; estimate assigned-task completion and determine construction material quantities.
Deliver presentations about Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services and provide interoffice execution leadership and support.