Electrical Design Engineer

 

 Job Description

• Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.
• Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided
• Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
•  Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines
• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work- related experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Knowledge of discipline codes and standards
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
• Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on industrial projects
• Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

• Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, instrumentation and control or communications
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (Bentley MicroStation) with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)
• Ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters
• Perform advanced design calculations (lighting, raceway sizing and wire sizing)
• Perform intermediate design calculations (voltage drop, cable pulling, panel board and breaker sizing, and junction box sizing
• Perform electrical material take-off Perform field assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
• Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
• Practical field experience
• EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
• Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
• Advanced knowledge of: 2D CAD and 3D CAD systems and procedures Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical software Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
• Electrical design requirements (grounding / earthing, lighting, wiring, motors, conduit fill and sizing, panel boards and hazardous locations