Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

TSR is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to work with one of the largest EPC firms in the country. This is a contract position located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Under general supervision, the Electrical & Instrumentation Designer will apply advanced engineering techniques, make decisions on engineering problems and methods, represent the organization to resolve important questions, or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. Will provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers and is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice.

Location: Onsite - Corpus Christi, Texas

Duration: 1 year plus

Employment status: Contract, Possible Contract to Direct

Per diem: No

Start: ASAP

RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for design for electrical systems and components for heavy industrial facilities in the Power, Chemical or Refinery industries
• Responsible for preparing design and detail drawings for installation of electrical systems and equipment including motors, controls, panels and wiring, starting and protective devices, substation and distribution circuits, and cable tray and conduit routing
• Assist in conducting Electrical reviews of all project packages prior to RFC to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Review project design estimates and work scopes for new project

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years of applicable industry electrical design experience within the chemical and industrial industry
• Experience in working with and mentoring designers/team members
• Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personal.
• Experience in specifying vendor instrument equipment and reading vendor manuals
• Have a working knowledge of the NEC Codes
• Experience in voltage drop calculations, wiring sizing and conduit fill calculations
• Experience in creating and modifying P&I diagrams, loop sheets, single lines, logics and electrical schematics
• Experience in 24kV to 480-volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required
• Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules
• Proficiency with 2D MicroStation or AutoCAD is required
• Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, and steel-toed boots
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
• Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
• May require walking the project property

Sorry, No C2C or H1B, no exceptions.