Instrumentation Engineer – Design, Drafting & Startups

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

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.