Offshore Electrical Designer, Senior

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Senior Electrical Designer will perform assignments associated with designing electrical equipment, components, structures or systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
AutoCAD software experience required.
Field experience required.
Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
Small/Medium project lead experience required.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
PDMS software experience preferred.
Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
CARS software experience preferred.
Large project lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for electrical components and motors.
Perform and/or review lighting photometric calculations and control.
Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of electrical systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).