Senior Electrical & Instrument Designer

Orbital Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical and Instrument Designer to support our Baton Rouge, LA office.

The nature of the position involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support our industrial clients’ needs. A successful candidate will excel in a team environment, is highly self-motivated, and is skilled in coordinating with other disciplines to ensure overall design accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) plus years’ electrical and instrument design and technician experience with clients in pipeline, chemical, refining, terminal, and/or power industries.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products.
• Thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, and general Office Products.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D & AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Experience with 3D Modeling
• Experience with InTools
• Self-starter, works independently with little direction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including CAD systems, Microsoft Office products and design software
• Has or can acquire: TWIC, OSHA Basic, DISA Background, Other Orbital and client required training as-needed

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed engineering schedules and man-hour budgets for projects.
• Perform and/or participate in site visits and field walks.
• Coordinates and develops drawings and associated documents for projects.
• Develops and compiles engineering design packages.
• Work in a team environment supporting multiple projects at one time.
• Assist Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the design, drafting, and development of installation drawings.
• Reviewing vendor shop/fabrication drawings/documents.
• Ensures that Client, Industry, and Orbital guidelines, standards, and practices are being followed.
• Capability to perform quality control checks of design packages.
• Manage and schedule an design and drafting team.
• Develop estimates and proposals for new multi-disciplined work.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Client coordination

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Plant 3D

InTools

3D Modeling

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical and Instrument Designer to support our Baton Rouge, LA office.

The nature of the position involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support our industrial clients’ needs. A successful candidate will excel in a team environment, is highly self-motivated, and is skilled in coordinating with other disciplines to ensure overall design accuracy.