Designer III

About the Role

The Electrical Designer is responsible for performing all aspects of complete design for electrical and instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This role assists in the design of larger and more complex electrical/instrumentation projects and works under general supervision in the Lake Charles office.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting (required).
• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Skills

• Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations.
• Ability to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
• Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
• Ability to determine motor control center loading.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
• Knowledge and understanding of workflow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation; 3D AutoCAD desirable.
• Good communication and virtual team skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Hargrove is a 100% teammate-owned company.