Senior Electrical Designer

Hatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our Project Delivery Group. The role focuses on planning and designing electrical, automation and communications systems for water, transport and heavy industrial projects, using advanced CAD tools.

You will lead design efforts on projects, supervise junior designers, ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, NEMA and IEEE standards, and coordinate with other disciplines at client sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Proficient in CAD design 2D/3D (Microstation, AutoCAD, PSDS, PDS).
• Knowledge of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation design.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, NEMA and IEEE standards.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Multidisciplinary design knowledge and strong computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of electrical design-engineering industrial solutions.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings using 2D/3D CAD software.
• Create designs and drawings for electrical systems and conduct cable sizing.
• Design instrument loop sheets, control panels and BOMs.
• Ensure drawings meet project and company quality standards.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with other disciplines.
• Supervise junior designers and potentially participate in workload decisions.
• Participate in field surveys at client sites and on-site supervision.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

PSDS

PDS

Job description

Requisition ID: 100941

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch, a full-service engineering consultancy, is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Designer to join the team in Houston, TX. Our team consists of highly specialized electrical, communication and technology engineers focused on applying emerging technologies to projects in the mining/metals, energy, infrastructure, and/or other heavy industrial sectors.

This challenging position involves working as part of a highly specialized team focused on planning and design of electrical, automation and communications systems for water, transportation, and industrial projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work on a range of electrical design-engineering industrial solutions.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings using 2D/3D CAD software as required.
• Produce designs and drawings for electrical systems, i.e. motor control centres schematic diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, single line diagrams, general arrangement drawings and grounding/earthing, lighting/services designs.
• Complete cable tray and raceway design and calculate cable sizing.
• Design instrument loop sheets, control panel, heat trace, perform calculations and produce Bill of Materials.
• Ensure all drawings and deliverables are checked to comply project and company quality standards.
• Execute designs following the electrical design criteria for the project as well as defined design standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of all electrical interfaces with designers and engineers of other disciplines.
• Supervise the work of junior designers assigned to the projects.
• Possible involvement in project and workload decisions.
• Participate in filed surveys at client sites that may require significant amounts of walking.
• On site construction supervision and commissioning support is a plus.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Proficient in CAD design 2D/3D (Microstation, AutoCAD, PSDS, PDS).
• Knowledge of all types of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation design.
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEEE).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.
• Multidisciplinary design knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent safety awareness.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.