Designer 2

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid holidays

personal paid time off

medical

dental

vision

life

disability insurance

401(k)

other benefits

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc is seeking an experienced electrical/instrumentation drafter to design and detail complex systems under supervision. The role focuses on producing detailed drawings, wiring, and conduit layouts using AutoCAD or Microstation, while adhering to NEC standards.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in industrial drafting, be adept at coordinating across disciplines, and participate in startup support. On-site Alabama office environment with collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD Drafting is required.
• 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical/instrumentation drafting and design.
• Familiarity with NEC and installation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce installation details, MCC single lines, electric room layouts, and control panel layouts under minimal supervision.
• Assist in the design of larger, more complex electrical/instrumentation assignments.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup and communicate design changes promptly.

Skills

NEC familiarity

Lighting calculations

Conduit sizing

Voltage drop calculations

Conduit routing

Cable tray routing

MCC loading

Vendor drawing docs

Discipline coordination

Task estimation

CAD drafting standards

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

2D AutoCAD

Microstation

3D AutoCAD (Desirable)

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD (2D)

Microstation

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of electrical/instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical/instrumentation assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards
• Familiarity with 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 and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under minimal supervision
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly
• Providing on-site assistance during startup

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 the information found on vendor equipment drawings
• Ability to determine load center unit substation loading
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/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 skills, both verbal and written
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision

Physical Requirements

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

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits

Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.