Electrical Engineer

Logan Industries International; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Industries International seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems and schematics for complex projects, including offshore locations. You will ensure timely documentation delivery and support cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Required 5+ years in electrical design, with at least 2 years in Oil & Gas, and a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. PPE and safety compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems, with at least 2 years in Oil & Gas.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, drawings, and schematics for complex projects.
• Ensure on-time delivery of drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines and offshore sites.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers on assigned projects.
• Maintain safety and compliance with PPE and SOPs.

Skills

Electrical codes

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting

Sourcing components

Motor control

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

DraftSight

Excel

MathCAD

ANSYS

SolidWorks PDM Vault

Epicor ERP

Logan DVPR tool

Job description

Electrical Engineers work under general direction, applying their skills and expertise to generate solutions to support Logan's manufacturing and other operations. Successful Electrical Engineers are self-motivated and work effectively in team or individual situations, have excellent communication skills and can handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously. As required by project or law, this position works under a licensed P.E. if not licensed.

While we recognize that an engineer on a project team is not solely responsible or has control over the whole project, engineering is a critical element. Teamwork and communication on the engineer's part are paramount to achieving success.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Promote safety. Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required situations.
• Maintain a high level of integrity; to be successful your team needs to trust and respect you.
• Strive to fulfill objectives laid out by the Logan Industries' and Engineering Department's Mission Statements.
• Collaborate in a team environment with engineers and designers of other disciplines, also with project managers and other team members outside of Engineering.
• Meet project objectives and key performance indicator (KPI) targets:
• On-time delivery of drawings and other assigned documentation.
• On-time and in-budget delivery of equipment to our customers.
• Equipment performance meets specification and customer expectations.
• Learn and follow all required SOP's, Work Instructions, and other applicable Logan procedures.
• Determine approach to, develop high quality, cost effective, creative solutions, designs, drawings, and schematics for complex new products, projects, and systems.
• Assist in the commercialization of client projects. This includes value engineering and utilizing efficient design techniques.
• Perform calculations and evaluations of equipment designs, including math to determine conductor size and electrical component suitability.
• Help source available materials and components that meet requirements.
• Input part and drawing data into PDM document management system; transfer information to our Epicor ERP system.
• Produce math packages for third party review and/or as a deliverable to our customers.
• Assist with developing project plan associated with the project
• Maintain project status visibility using the DVPR tool, email, and other communication methods.
• Attend meetings on-site and at other facilities, including locations offshore and abroad.
• Troubleshoot production issues and make decisions to resolve.
• Write test procedures for verifying suitability and function of equipment.
• Write operation and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate with shop to optimize designs.
• Suggest, justify, and implement design changes modifications and improvements.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems; also seek out guidance on own initiative.
• Expand knowledge base in leadership, in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fields, and other areas.
• Look for and help implement improvements to Engineering and other departments' processes.
• Senior roles require leading and mentoring junior engineers in support of assigned projects.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of electrical codes including hazardous areas - NEC class 1 divisions 1 & 2, ATEX/IECEx zones 1 & 2; have ability to learn and incorporate requirements from other specifications (NFPA, etc).
• Able to specify, analyze, design, engineer, and troubleshoot electrical systems including those for hoists/winches, HPUs, reelers, and other machinery.
• Able to select and source electrical components: motors, enclosures, breakers, starters, terminal blocks, pressure/temperature sensors, cables, cable connectors/glands, etc.
• Proficient with Motor Control and Instrumentation electrical design.
• Proficient reading and creating electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and enclosure layout drawings.
• Proficient with software:
• Design software including AutoCAD Electrical / Draftsight.
• Calculation software including Excel, MathCAD, and ANSys.
• Management software including Solidworks PDM Vault, Epicor ERP, Logan DVPR tool.
• Common software including Windows, Word, email, calendars, image manipulation.
• Other software as necessary
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• This job occasionally requires the employee to be outside and in production areas, stand, walk, sit, use hands, lift objects, climb stairs, reach overhead, balance, stoop, kneel, read, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience required designing electrical systems, at least 2 of which for the Oil and Gas industry. (For mid-level position)
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering , or equivalent experience.