Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform complex design tasks in electrical and instrumentation engineering, providing technical guidance and ensuring project specifications are met.
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Responsibilities
Familiarity with and utilize department design and drafting standards
Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
On-site assistance during startup
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department
Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead
To perform duties as a discipline lead on a small to mid-sized projects
Producing estimate level designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required
Produce 15kV/5kV equipment specifications
Produce electrical installation specifications
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand
Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
Produce 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 general supervision
Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client
Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice
Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project
Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified
Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a 'package', enabling electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing
Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input
Developing construction specifications
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support
Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer design and construct process and manufacturing projects
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs
Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of electrical/instrumentation work
Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions
Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering
Knowledge and application of 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
Ability to develop equipment specifications for equipment such as motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, etc
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables
Ability to produce a 15kV power system single line diagram
Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground
Ability to develop equipment specifications for 15kV/5kV equipment such as switchgear, load break switches, motor control center and capable of performing calculations for required short circuit and overcurrent protective device ratings
Ability to develop electrical installation specifications
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project
Ability to determine construction material quantities
Ability to contribute to the development of P&ID's with respect to measurement and control
Ability to develop control narratives
Ability to specify process instrumentation and develop installation details
Ability to size control valves using appropriate software
Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and actuated valves
Knowledge of the standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA)
Ability to act as discipline engineer of record for projects that require professional engineering certification
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
Programming experience with Programmable Logic controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and/or Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment
Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments
Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services
Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Preferred
Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
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