Senior Electrical Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Personal paid time off

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Designer in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This role involves the complete design of electrical assignments and assisting in larger projects.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Benefits range from medical, dental, and vision insurance to a 401(k). Local candidates are preferred, and some relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
• Familiar with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with design and drafting standards.
• Producing electrical installation documents.
• Recognizing and communicating design changes.

Skills

Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Ability to perform lighting level calculations

Ability to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection

Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and Microstation

Good communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.

About the Role

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of electrical/instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical/instrumentation assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision at an industrial facility in New Johnsonville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Producing 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 minimal supervision.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
• Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
• Experience: This position requires 2+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• 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.
• Ability to determine motor control center loading.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
• Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation. 3D AutoCAD desirable.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Preferred Skills

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Pay range and compensation package

Rate depends on years and level of experience. Looking for local candidates but may offer some relocation assistance. Unfortunately, this position does not qualify for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity 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.