Lead Electrical Designer

Houston or La Porte, TX

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Lead Electrical Design as related to Control Systems Projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Electrical Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all of the following:

· Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems

· Electrical design of location plans, power, conduit-cable tray routing, lighting layouts, installation details, low voltage receptacles, welding receptacles, junction boxes, size and balance of loads for circuit breaker panels, panel schedule, block diagrams

· Design installations for medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, substations, transformers and building power systems

· Bill of Material and Material Take-off

· Design of power cable sizing, grounding, conduit sizing and cable schedules, cables and conduit penetrations

· Develop and revise one-line diagrams, mcc layouts, and motor schematics, power distribution panels and wiring diagrams

· Design complete Electrical Heat Tracing systems and installations, including power and control wiring, familiar with piping isometric diagrams, PID

· Design to Area Classification per standards and drawings, and prepare Area Classification layouts

· Participate in plant turnarounds and assist with electrical startup

· Conduct In-Plant surveys independently or lead a small team to gather information and documentation

· Develop Electrical Design Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Proposals, Estimates and Electrical Specifications

· Understand expectations of various project phases; Phase 1 thru 5 or FEL-1, 2, & 3

· Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements

· Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc.

· Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines, such as: control systems, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The Lead Electrical Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Associate degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered

· Minimum of 15 years of Electrical design experience, directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above

· Demonstrated experience in technical execution of projects in the chemical and petrochemical industry

· Knowledge of quality control of field installations

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

· Familiar with document Management software or equivalent

· Proficient with NEC and applicable industry standards

Working conditions are as follows:

· Position Type: Full Time

· Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm

· Overtime: Occasionally

· Travel: Minimal (up to 25%)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation?
• How many years of experience do you have in the current field?

Experience:

• Lead Electrical Design: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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