Instrument Engineer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching retirement contributions

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc seeks an early-career Electrical Engineer to assist in routine design tasks, under supervision. You will contribute to electrical and instrumentation projects by producing installation details, schematics, and layouts, while learning company CAD standards and project workflows.

The role emphasizes on-site startup support, coordination with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring routing, calculations, and drawing checks align with NEC and project criteria.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC current version and application is required.
• Familiarity with company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations and size wire/conduit for lighting and power.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine design of electrical/instrumentation engineering assignments under supervision.
• Produce installation details, diagrams, layouts and schedules under general supervision.
• Review vendor drawings for electrical/instrumentation input and coordinate with design leaders.

Skills

NEC knowledge

CAD drafting standards

Lighting calculations

Wire sizing

Voltage drop calculations

Conduit routing

CAD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Job Scope

Generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments. This work will be performed under close supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under general supervision.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.

Ideal Background Education:

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration:

Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred. Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility.

Experience:

This position requires a minimum 1 year of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with close supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

• paid time off
• health insurance benefits
• matching retirement contributions
• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits to eligible Teammates

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. 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. 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.

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