Electrical & Instrument Designer – Industrial Projects

Orbital Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrument Designer to support our Baton Rouge, LA office. The role involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support industrial clients’ needs.

The candidate should excel in a team environment, be highly self-motivated, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design accuracy. A successful candidate will meet with clients, conduct field walks, and develop multi-disciplined proposals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years’ electrical and instrument design and technician experience with clients in pipeline, chemical, refining, terminal, and/or power industries.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products.
• Thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, and general Office Products.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D & AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Experience with 3D Modeling
• Experience with InTools
• Self-starter, works independently with little direction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including CAD systems, Microsoft Office products and design software
• Has or can acquire: TWIC, OSHA Basic, DISA Background, Other Orbital and client required training as-needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing detailed engineering schedules and man-hour budgets for projects.
• Perform and/or participate in site visits and field walks.
• Coordinates and develops drawings and associated documents for projects.
• Develops and compiles engineering design packages.
• Work in a team environment supporting multiple projects at one time.
• Assist Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the design, drafting, and development of installation drawings.
• Reviewing vendor shop/fabrication drawings/documents.
• Ensures that Client, Industry, and Orbital guidelines, standards, and practices are being followed.
• Capability to perform quality control checks of design packages.
• Manage and schedule a design and drafting team.
• Develop estimates and proposals for new multi-disciplined work.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

3D Modeling

InTools

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrument Designer to support our Baton Rouge, LA office. The role involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support industrial clients’ needs.

The candidate should excel in a team environment, be highly self-motivated, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design accuracy. A successful candidate will meet with clients, conduct field walks, and develop multi-disciplined proposals.