Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors • Front Royal, VA

74d

About The Position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design
• Autodesk CAD & Vault experience required
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E required; knowledge of NFPA 497/499 preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to self-manage and adapt quickly to changing demands
• Ability to operate safely and within site guidelines
• Knowledge of function-specific information systems
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, crawl, reach, and negotiate small spaces
• Ability to work OT as needed
• Effectively communicate both verbally and written with operators, engineers, vendors, and leadership
• Client relationship management

Responsibilities

• Completing Electrical & Instrumentation Designs for Project Team Lead’s (PTLs)
• Designing and developing electrical circuit and system layouts for electric power distribution
• Designing and developing process control loops, including loop diagrams and schematics
• Work within a team of document control personnel in-charged to identify and organize facility maintenance drawings
• Developing and enhancing new and current circuit solutions
• Forecasting electrical & control panel costs
• Preparing specifications and test requirements documents
• Prepare and issue various electrical and instrumentation packages (Issue for Bid/Review/Construction)
• Ensure that electrical and process control systems work effectively, safely, and in an environmentally friendly way
• Completing administrative duties and delivering high-quality customer service, such as consulting with clients, scheduling appointments, and managing paperwork
• Provide support during the initial design phase
• Diagnosing electrical and process control issues by reading diagrams and blueprints
• Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations and other electrical issues
• Organizing and maintaining electrical blueprints, diagrams, and other design documents

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance benefits
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees