Sr. Electrical Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Greenville, SC

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, working under general supervision. The engineer may serve as discipline lead on small to mid-sized projects and provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel. The position involves developing estimates, designs, calculations, sketches, equipment and installation specifications, and construction documents for electrical and instrumentation systems. Deliverables may include 15kV power system single-line diagrams; motor control center single lines and elementaries; electric room layouts; connection diagrams; cable schedules; control panel layouts; grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans; and installation details. The role also includes fieldwork and startup support, review of vendor and construction submittals, coordination with other disciplines, and leadership of interoffice work execution within scope, schedule, and budget. The successful candidate will apply applicable codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code and ISA standards, to process and manufacturing projects. The engineer will help ensure designs are accurate, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with client expectations, project requirements, and company design standards.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Knowledge of and ability to apply 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 related equipment.
Knowledge of electrical deliverable schedule constraints and information requirements.
Ability to produce 15kV power system single-line diagrams and familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and above- and below-ground installation techniques.
Ability to develop specifications for 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 and accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for a small project or an area of a larger project; determine construction material quantities.
Ability to contribute to P&IDs with respect to measurement and control and develop control narratives.
Ability to specify process instrumentation, develop installation details, size control valves using appropriate software, and develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
Knowledge of standards applicable to instrumentation and controls, including ISA standards.
Ability to act as discipline engineer of record for 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 on commitments.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
Developed virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships, with the ability to provide interoffice execution leadership and support.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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 assigned project scopes, specifications, and design criteria.
Recognize 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 and coordinate activities with staff and discipline leads.
Serve as discipline lead on small to mid-sized projects.
Produce estimate-level designs, preliminary designs, and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate level.
Prepare detailed design calculations and sketches for construction materials, organized for efficient checking and drawing production.
Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications and electrical installation specifications.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient engineering approaches.
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.
Develop designs that use construction materials efficiently, are straightforward to construct, and meet client expectations.
Check calculations prepared by other engineers for accuracy and compliance with codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems by furnishing sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to support timely project completion.
Advise the senior engineer of identified design or scope changes.
Help assemble scopes, drawings, and specifications into procurement packages for electrical and instrumentation materials or subcontract pricing.
Review vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical and 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 engineering, design, and construction of process and manufacturing projects.
Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of electrical and instrumentation work.
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution; provide leadership for communication and execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop electrical and instrumentation deliverables, including equipment specifications, installation details, control narratives, P&ID contributions, and instrumentation data sheets and specifications, as applicable.
Develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, man-hour budgets, and construction material quantity estimates for small projects or project areas.
Lead a small team to deliver commitments and provide interoffice execution leadership and support.
Deliver presentations about Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.