Instrument Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching 401(k) contributions

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer I to assist in routine electrical and instrumentation design tasks under close supervision, leveraging NEC guidelines and CAD drafting standards.

You will contribute to installation details, motor control schematics, cable schedules, and layout drawings while performing essential calculations for lighting, wire sizing, voltage drop, and conduit routing. EIT/PE preferred; 1 year of relevant industry experience expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of the NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Familiarity with CAD drafting standards and company engineering design guidelines.
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations and electrical sizing (wire, conduit).
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations and conduit/cable routing.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD or Microstation) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical and instrumentation design under close supervision.
• Produce installation details, single lines, room layouts, and grounding schemes under supervision.
• Support drafting group in resolving layout and detailing issues and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Review vendor drawings for electrical/instrumentation input and ensure timely project progression.

Skills

NEC knowledge

CAD drafting standards

Lighting level calculations

Wire sizing

Voltage drop calculations

Conduit routing

Tray and conduit fill

CAD software proficiency

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Virtual team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

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.

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

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.

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.