E&I Technical Specialist II
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Lead electrical/instrumentation design, supervise team, deliver complete project deliverables.
16 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Kingsport, TN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Turnkey
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial Process
Petroleum
Energy
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Life Sciences/Pharma
Biotechnology
Specialty Chemicals
Role
What you would be doing
design coordination
specification development
calculation review
installation details
fieldwork
material takeoffs
- Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
- 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.
- Developing design criteria and scope of work.
- Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Developing construction specifications.
- Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
- Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
- Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
- Checking calculations and deliverables made by others to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
- 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.
- Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
- Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
- 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.
- Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
- Developing staffing plans based on deliverables to be produced and the project schedule.
- 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.
- Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
- Forecasting hours to complete professional services.
- Identifying information required and proactively obtaining it.
- 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.
- Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
- Coordinating with other disciplines regarding design development, changes, etc.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
What you bring
autocad
microstation
plc
nec
excel
team leadership
- Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
- Ability to develop equipment specifications for 15kV/5kV equipment such as, switchgear, load break switches, motor control centers, etc. and capable of performing calculations for required short circuit and overcurrent protective device ratings with engineering review and approval.
- Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation. 3D AutoCAD desirable.
- Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
- Ability to determine construction material quantities.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to coordinate with the process group to provide efficient equipment layouts and space usage.
- Ability to produce a 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.
- Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
- Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- 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 develop electrical installation specifications with engineering review and approval.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to determine motor control center loading.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
- Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
- Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
- Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.
- Ability to perform lighting level calculations.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Programming experience with Programmable Logic controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and/or Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment.
- Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.
- Ability to develop equipment specifications for 480VAC equipment such as, motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, etc. with engineering review and approval.
- Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
- Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are highly developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with no supervision. Interoffice execution Leader is developed and visible.
- On-site assistance during startup.
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