Instrumentation Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•St. Gabriel, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex design assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. The position is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical and instrumentation assignments under close supervision. Primary responsibilities include familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards, understanding project scope, specifications, and design criteria, drafting installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementary diagrams, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans. The role also involves recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly, and providing on-site assistance during startup.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Ability to perform lighting level and voltage drop calculations.
Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
Ability to determine motor control center loading.
Ability to route conduit and cable tray and calculate tray and conduit fill.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under close supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project team.
Drafting installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementary diagrams, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans.
Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
Providing on-site assistance during startup.