Description

This position offers the opportunity to exercise your design skills, plan and produce 2D/3D drawings, and showcase your leadership talents through coordination, communication, and execution of projects.

The Staff Electrical Designer will work on a diverse portfolio of projects with various clients in the Oil, Gas & Chemical industries to perform the following duties:

  • Lead the design of grounding, duct bank, cable tray, area classification, and lighting systems from concept to completion.
  • Plan and produce a comprehensive range of electrical deliverables, including plan drawings, installation details, and section elevations.
  • Perform calculations for lighting, conduit, cable tray, and duct bank systems.
  • Develop detailed 3D models of electrical components such as cable trays, lights, duct banks, and vendor equipment.
  • Create schematics and one-line drawings from engineering sketches.
  • Ensure all design and drafting work complies with company, client, and project standards.
  • Manage and organize all project revisions to designs and drawings in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Interpret and apply relevant codes and specifications to meet all design requirements.
  • Deliver and review design drawings, ensuring they are completed within scope, on budget, and on schedule.
  • Coordinate drafting and design efforts with internal teams, external clients, and vendors to ensure project alignment.
  • Actively develop your knowledge of industrial construction and gain valuable field experience.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or Associate’s degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience.
  • Three or more years of refinery, gas processing or pipeline experience is preferred but not required.
  • Good understanding of CEC, NEC, Electricity Basics, Industrial Construction, Industrial Facility Safety and CAD Standards.
  • Experience utilizing 2D and 3D design programs (AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, SmartPlant Review, Navisworks).
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
  • Strong knowledge in the theory and practices of electrical design; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to electrical; and capable of operating electrical design software necessary to execute production tasks.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.