E&I Designer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Meraux (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc. is seeking an I/E Designer in Meraux, LA to develop detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings in collaboration with plant engineers.

You will prepare SLDs, motor schematics, grounding plans, lighting layouts, instrument loops, P&IDs, and fabrication details, while guiding drafters and ensuring quality and timely deliverables. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation drafting, strong NEC knowledge, CAD expertise (AutoCAD/SPI),

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and CAD drafting standards.
• Familiarity with NEC and load calculations.
• Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for lighting and power applications.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and instrument/controller documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination with team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure constructability, operability, and maintainability of the design within the discipline.
• Provide technical input for projects and ensure timely, cost-effective deliverables.
• Prepare detailed design drawings per project requirements.
• Guide drafters and coordinate with Lead Designer.
• Review drawings for completeness and quality.
• Ensure drawings are checked and backchecked.
• Prepare final drawing plots and transmittals.
• Monitor schedule and budget; assist with project audits.

Skills

NEC familiarity

Voltage drop calculations

Conduit and cable routing

Load center/substation loading

Drawing/documentation quality

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

SPI Proficient with AutoCAD

SAP

Drawing/file archive system

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope:

The I/E Designer will work with plant discipline engineers to develop plans and drawings and update the following items:

• Electrical single line diagrams
• Motor schematics
• Power panels layouts and schedules
• Electrical Grounding plans
• Lighting plans
• Equipment layout and plot plans
• Instrument loop sheets
• Instrument junction boxes connection and fabricating details
• Control panel connection and fabrication details
• Distributive Control Systems termination diagrams
• Wiring and Cable schedules
• Bill of materials Instrument lists
• Instrument spec sheets
• P&IDs
• Update P&IDs with instrument details

The job is located in Meraux, LA.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for the constructability, operability, and maintainability of the design within his/her discipline for the assigned project.
• Provides comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective technical input into design related to his/her discipline for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of detailed design drawings within his/her discipline, in accordance with engineering design, required as project deliverables.
• Provides continual guidance to drafters within his/her discipline for assigned projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with Lead Designer for respective discipline to promote smooth, accurate, and scheduled completion of deliverables.
• Reviews drawings within his/her discipline for assigned projects on a regular basis for completeness, overall quality, and adherence to standards.
• Ensures all drawings within his/her discipline for assigned projects have been properly checked and backchecked.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of final drawing plots and copies for transmittal relative to all project deliverables.
• Possesses an awareness of project schedule and budget.
• Assists with Project Audits when required.

Ideal Background Education

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

Experience

Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

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 workflow/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, Access, and Outlook.
• SPI Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Drawing file/archive system and SAP.
• Good communication and Virtual team skills.

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.

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.

Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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