Senior/Lead Electrical Designer

Insight Global (United States); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer for our Houston, TX office to drive EPC onshore projects across midstream facilities. The role involves leading design efforts, coordinating with engineers, vendors, and clients, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

You will develop complete design packages, perform electrical load calculations, prepare BOMs, and review drawings for accuracy. Field surveys and ECO activities may be required to support project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15+ years as an Electrical Designer in oil & gas EPC.
• Lead design efforts and coordinate with team and clients.
• Ability to review and produce detailed drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete design packages including calculations and deliverables.
• Create 2D/3D drawings and layouts for instrument systems.
• Review and approve drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Support field surveys and as-built documentation.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Oil & gas EPC experience

Onshore project experience

Project lead experience

Reading drawings

CAD drafting

Field data collection

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

Client is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to sit in their Houston, TX Office. They just won a lot of new EPC work and just brought in three new large projects. The projects are supporting mostly midstream facilities all onshore in the US. Every Lead Designer will be running the project for their discipline. They won’t have direct reports, but they will work closely with other team members and check their work as needed. The onshore team is currently 8 members right now and growing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
• Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components, logic controllers, and relays.
• Review and optimize the application and function of instruments.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
• Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with the scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel.
• Confirm that discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent and legible.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 10-15+ years’ of experience as an Electrical Designer in the industry
• Project Lead experience
• Extensive oil & gas background at EPC company (Engineering services)
• Experience with large onshore projects
• AutoCAD software experience (2D)
• Navisworks (how they look at models)
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• AutoCAD 3D
• Field Experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].