I/E Designer

Airswift; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift has been contracted by a major chemical client to locate an I&E Designer for a long-term assignment in Geismar, LA. The role focuses on independent design and drafting of electrical packages from scope data with strong CAD capabilities and coordination across disciplines.

The candidate will develop construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and BOMs, while closely aligning with project schedules and client standards onsite at the facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD to develop electrical drawings.
• Experience producing drawings including P&ID, electrical equipment layouts, schematics, grounding plans, cable tray and conduit plans, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and termination drawings.
• Experience developing a Bill of Materials from electrical drawings.
• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and complete projects from start to finish.
• Strong onsite plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design/drafting on projects of moderate or large size and complexity with no assistance required.
• Coordination with other disciplines to gather and distribute required data.
• Reviewing and checking drafting deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Provide complex design solutions on projects.
• Estimate projects, update Task Registers, and write project status reports.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Independent work

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

One-line diagrams

P&ID

Electrical layouts

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Job description

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major chemical clients to seek for an I&E Designer to join them on a long-term contract in Geismar, LA

Overall summary:

Independently, performs layout and design work from the basic data supplied. Apply advanced techniques in CAD and standard design applications utilizing this equipment. Ability to plan, organize and schedule own work with only limited supervision. Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by supervision, including work at higher or lower levels as needed. Candidate shall, work with or without an engineer as needed, to create/design electrical issue for construction drawing package from company provided scope.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design/drafting on projects of moderate or large size and complexity with no assistance required.
• 3D experience is a plus but not a requirement.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of design/drafting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Be able to create scaled and non-scaled plan drawings, have knowledge of revision concepts, title block information, and excellent drafting presentation.
• Responsible for coordination with other disciplines to gather and distribute required data.
• May review and check drafting deliverables to ensure final product is accurate and of high quality.
• Capable of providing complex design solutions on projects.
• Be able to estimate projects, update Task Registers, update and write project status reports.

Electrical Specific Functions:

• Size conduit and wire and shall have knowledge of the different type voltages.
• Shall be able to create a complete construction package from a scope of work and one line diagrams and vendor drawings.
• Knowledge should include but is not limited to electrical calculations to include lighting, power and grounding, size, route and support cable tray.
• Be able to create one-line diagrams and elementary diagrams.
• Be able to select standard installation details, make field walk down, and create a scope of work document.
• Work with electrical engineers to develop electrical design deliverables such as electrical site plans, conduit plans, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, motor schematics, PLC layout / termination drawings, wire schedules, lighting panel schedules, electrical equipment installation details, bill of materials, etc.
• Assist in developing and maintaining electrical CAD standards and library drawings for the Company and assure that the proper design standards are followed on all project drawings.
• Coordinate with other designer disciplines to coordinate drawing development and maintain standards and consistency across project teams.
• Responsible for knowing client's project standards and making sure the standards are being followed by the electrical design team Attend project meetings internally and with the client as requested by the PE/PM

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience using AutoCAD to develop electrical drawings.
• Relevant experience in producing drawings including P&ID, electrical equipment layouts, schematics, grounding plans, cable tray and conduit plans, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and termination drawings.
• Experienced in developing a Bill of Materials from electrical drawings.
• Able to perform quality work within deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work alone and complete the project from start to finish.
• Strong onsite plant experience #LI-MG1