I&E Designer III

Audubon is seeking an I&E Designer to join our team in Metairie, LA.

About the role

The I&E Designer will perform assignments associated with designing instrument and electrical equipment, components, structures, or systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components and motors.
• Perform and/or review lighting photometric calculations and control.
• 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.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating construction desires.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer-aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices, and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety.
• Participate in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow safe work practices and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience in oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing, or refining industry required.
• Small/Medium project lead experience preferred.

Skills

• AutoCAD software experience required; PDMS, Microsoft Office, and CARS software experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Ability to find solutions for or proactively deal with work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to think creatively to produce new concepts or ideas.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.