Designer - EI

Keystone Engineering Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced E&I Designer to join their Lafayette, LA office. This full-time position requires 5 years of experience in E&I design using Auto CAD, with responsibilities including understanding drafting requirements and preparing detailed design drawings. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with project teams. The role also entails occasional site visits and a focus on high standards of quality in design deliverables. An equal opportunity employer, the firm values diversity among its workforce.

Qualifications

• 5 years of E&I design experience.
• Ability to understand facilities drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with cable routing and panel design.

Responsibilities

• Understand drafting requirements for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Prepare detailed design drawings in accordance with project deliverables.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Lead Designer.

Skills

E&I design in Auto CAD

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates.

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking an experienced E&I Designer to join our Lafayette Office team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Lafayette, LA

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required

Essential Functions

• Understands drafting requirements for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Adapts to Client Drafting Standards and Specifications applicable to assigned projects.
• Understands designs for any system once design guidelines and criteria have been established.
• Responsible for the constructability, operability, and maintainability of designs within assigned projects.
• Provides comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective technical input into designs for assigned projects.
• Prepares detailed design drawings in accordance with engineering design requirements and project deliverables.
• Provides continual guidance to drafters for assigned projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Lead Designer to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Maintains and organizes a Job Data Book containing all pertinent information used during the design phase of assigned projects.
• Reviews drawings regularly for completeness, overall quality, and adherence to standards.
• Ensures all drawings for assigned projects are properly checked and backchecked.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of final drawing plots and copies for transmittal as part of project deliverables.
• Maintains awareness of project schedules and budgets.
• Assists with Project Audits when required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5 years of E&I design in Auto CAD.
• Understand facilities drawings, cable routing, details, cable tray routing, cable schedules, motor starter schematics, I/O list, panel design, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate.

Experience Preferred

• Previous O&G experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.