Electrical & Controls Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Designer to support capital projects in Kingsport, TN. You will deliver electrical and control system design deliverables from concept through commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial electrical/controls design, strong NEC/ISA knowledge, and proficiency with AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and controls design experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and ISA standards.
• Experience developing MCC single-line diagrams, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, grounding and shielding plans, lighting and power distribution designs, and control wiring/interconnection diagrams.
• Ability to interpret and utilize P&IDs, I/O Lists, Instrument Indexes, and Cause-and-Effect Diagrams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical and controls design documentation.
• Create loop drawings, wiring diagrams, MCC single-line diagrams, cable schedules, electrical room layouts, and related diagrams.
• Perform electrical calculations and support equipment layouts, grounding plans, and control interconnections.
• Support lifecycle activities from feasibility to startup and commissioning.
• Review vendor/fabrication drawings and resolve field design issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and project management to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals.

Skills

Industrial electrical design

Controls design

NEC knowledge

ISA standards

P&ID interpretation

I/O Lists

Cause-and-Effect Diagrams

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Designer to support capital projects within industrial manufacturing and process facilities. Responsible for electrical and control system design deliverables from concept development through construction, startup, and commissioning. Working alongside multidisciplinary project teams to help deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that support operational goals in Kingsport, TN.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain electrical and controls design documentation, including:
  • Loop drawings
  • Wiring and connection diagrams
  • Junction box and terminal block layouts
  • Panel wiring diagrams
  • Cable schedules
  • Conduit and cable routing plans
  • MCC single-line drawings
• Perform electrical calculations and support the development of:
  • Equipment layouts
  • Electrical room layouts
  • Grounding and bonding plans
  • Control system interconnection diagrams
  • Control panel layouts
  • Analyzer specifications
• Support projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Scope development
  • Cost estimating
  • Procurement package development
  • Construction support
  • Startup and commissioning activities
• Review vendor and fabrication drawings and help resolve field design issues.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, and project management teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and controls design experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, refining, or other industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable ISA standards.
• Experience developing:
  • MCC single-line diagrams
  • Electrical room and equipment layouts
  • Cable schedules
  • Grounding and shielding plans
  • Lighting and power distribution designs
  • Control wiring and interconnection diagrams
• Ability to interpret and utilize:
  • P&IDs
  • I/O Lists
  • Instrument Indexes
  • Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or related technical discipline
• Experience supporting capital projects in process manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments.

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.