What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electrical & Instrumentation Designer position at Technical Staffing Resources?
TSR is seeking a Sr. Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to work with one of the largest EPC firms in the country. This is a long-term contract position located in LaPorte, TX.
Under general supervision, you will independently apply advanced engineering techniques, make decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations.
This position is assigned to a client site in LaPorte, TX. Work will be performed full time at site. No relocation or per diem will be offered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Minimum 5 to 15 years of applicable industry electrical design experience within the chemical and industrial industry
- 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