Instrumentation & Controls Designer

NANA Worley•Anchorage, AK

10d

About The Position

Applies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products. The position is locally based at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The role involves electrical and controls design, interpreting technical information and applicable codes, producing compliant drawings and designs, supporting field construction, and providing technical advice and training. The employee may need to travel and work overnight or longer at remote locations.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent in Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent years of design experience.
At least five years of experience designing electrical drawings.
Experience with electrical processes.
Applicable cold-weather experience.
Experience with 3-D modeling.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; write routine reports and correspondence; and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Math skills sufficient to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to operate a keyboard and calculator by touch.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to travel and work at remote locations overnight or longer.
Ability to follow safety regulations and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience connected with arctic electrical installations, NEC, motors, motor controls, and third-party certifications.
Experience in high-voltage power-line design and/or ETAP; preference will be given to candidates with this experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply codes, procedures, standards, and specifications to produce designs that conform to applicable requirements.
Interpret complex vendor data and drawings for conformance with project requirements and initiate resolution of problems.
Develop material takeoffs and estimates.
Operate AutoCAD systems and use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
Structure assigned activities, collaborate with teams, respond to changing client needs, communicate effectively, support operational efficiency, make decisions, and analyze and solve problems.
Inspect equipment for conformance with design specifications.
Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced using existing facilities and methods.
Analyze engineering proposals, process requirements, and technical data related to industrial machinery and equipment design.
Determine the feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities in light of cost, space, time, planning, and other technical and economic factors.
Provide information to field construction personnel and provide technical advice and training to others.
Provide technical information on manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations relevant to long-range planning.
Study engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of industry changes and developments.
Check designs, diagrams, and drawings for compliance with applicable codes and specifications.
Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Design fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment.
Design applications of controls, instruments, and systems for commercial, domestic, and industrial use.
Perform other duties as assigned.