Lead Electrical Designer

CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is looking for a Lead Electrical Designer based in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical design, particularly related to control systems projects, and will oversee the delivery of large-scale installations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years of electrical design experience.
Demonstrated experience in chemical and petrochemical industries.
Proficient in NEC and applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for large complex projects.
Develop electrical design scope of work and estimates.
Conduct in-plant surveys and gather necessary information.

Skills

Electrical Design

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCad

Microstation

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Lead Electrical Designer

Houston or La Porte, TX

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Lead Electrical Design as related to Control Systems Projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Electrical Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all of the following:

Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems
Electrical design of location plans, power, conduit-cable tray routing, lighting layouts, installation details, low voltage receptacles, welding receptacles, junction boxes, size and balance of loads for circuit breaker panels, panel schedule, block diagrams
Design installations for medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, substations, transformers and building power systems
Bill of Material and Material Take-off
Design of power cable sizing, grounding, conduit sizing and cable schedules, cables and conduit penetrations
Develop and revise one-line diagrams, MCC layouts, and motor schematics, power distribution panels and wiring diagrams
Design complete Electrical Heat Tracing systems and installations, including power and control wiring, familiar with piping isometric diagrams, PID
Design to Area Classification per standards and drawings, and prepare Area Classification layouts
Participate in plant turnarounds and assist with electrical startup
Conduct In-Plant surveys independently or lead a small team to gather information and documentation
Develop Electrical Design Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Proposals, Estimates and Electrical Specifications
Understand expectations of various project phases; Phase 1 thru 5 or FEL-1, 2, & 3
Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements
Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc.
Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines, such as: control systems, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The Lead Electrical Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

Associate degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum of 15 years of Electrical design experience, directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above.
Demonstrated experience in technical execution of projects in the chemical and petrochemical industry.
Knowledge of quality control of field installations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
Familiar with document Management software or equivalent.
Proficient with NEC and applicable industry standards.

Working conditions are as follows: