The Instrument and Electrical Designer Entry Level is to assist in the production of design documents for I&E Design Department and reports directly to the Senior or Lead Instrument and Electrical Designer.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Management

• Assist in the preparation of Instrument and Electrical design documents in accordance with the project specifications and within project schedule.
• Effectively apply procedures and company standards
• Produce quality design documents

Communication

• Proactively participate in team meetings
• Communicate relevant project information to superiors

Technical Capabilities

• Develop through continuing education and training a thorough understanding in the areas of I&E Design including:
• Knowledge of NEC with specific emphasis on Hazardous Area design 
• Ability to assist in the production of:
  • Instrument Panel Layout
  • Instrument Location Plans
  • Instrument Installation Details
  • Loop Drawings
  • Instrument List
  • Logic Diagrams
  • Analyzer Installation Drawings
  • One Line Diagrams
  • Electrical Detail Drawings
  • Lighting Plans and Details
  • Control Panel Layout and Wiring Diagrams
  • Junction Box Layout and Wiring Diagrams
  • Breaker Panel Drawings
  • Conduit/Cable Tray Routing Plans and Details
  • Wire/Cable Schedule
  • Grounding and Bonding Plans
  • Area Classification Drawings
• Basic knowledge of UL Industrial Control Panel fabrication standards for non-hazardous (UL 508A) and hazardous locations (UL 1203, 698A)

• Assist in conducting field audits and investigations of customer facilities and manufacturing plants
• Develop a thorough understanding of company’s capabilities

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Leadership

• Perform daily activities with integrity and professionally
• Assist coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Operations

• Comply with standard policies and procedures
• Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Related Technical Training in Instrument and Electrical Design for the Manufacturing, Oil, or Gas industries.
• Working knowledge of NEC with specific emphasis on Hazardous Area design 
• Basic knowledge of SKM Power Tools
• Proficient with MS Office
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Travel

• Occasional travel to client offices and construction sites will be required
• I&E Designer’s may travel from 10-20% of the year.  Scope and duration of travel varies depending on the phase and needs of any given project (e.g. sales, front end design, installation, commissioning, and start-up).