I&E Designer, Senior

Audubon is seeking a Senior I&E Designer to join our team in Metairie, LA. This role involves designing instrument and electrical equipment, components, structures, or systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs, and working drawings, including projections, sectional views, and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate preliminary designs.
• Perform sizing and electrical load calculations (e.g., cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, cable tray) using charts and tables.
• Develop or assist in developing 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 upon completion of drawings.
• Revise lists, drawings, and BOMs consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards under the direction of senior designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from various sources.
• Identify product improvements and cost reductions.
• Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views for construction communication.
• Assist with field surveys, document existing conditions, and recommend design solutions.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparing Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Design components or portions of systems and modify existing designs for improvement.
• Utilize 2D or 3D CAD software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices, and components, and generate fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create documentation for Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Use engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents to design, detail, document, and verify instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials for optimal construction.
• Analyze proposed changes for fit or interference issues and recommend solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables per company standards within project-approved schedules and budgets.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Perform field data gathering as requested by supervisors or managers.
• Track and maintain awareness of overall project schedules and budgets.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards, as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and observation programs; report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to supervisors.

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 industries required.
• Small/medium project lead experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required; PDMS, Microsoft Office, and CARS software experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to find solutions for or proactively address work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as needed.
• 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 accountability for actions.
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software for drafting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.