Sr. Electrical Designer at EDG Inc. in Metairie, Louisiana

Job Description:

EDG Inc

Industry: Oil &Gas

Department:Draftingand Design

EmploymentType: FT Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSAExemption: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Electrical Drafter will be responsible for preparing3D models and 2D drawings for the design of complex offshore/onshore electricalsystems utilizing E3D Design and Draw modules and CAD software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings for assignedprojects from information supplied and/or verbal instructions with little or nosupervision required;

• Edit drawings and incorporate changes fromprovided markups and/or verbal instructions;

• Review information received from design teammembers, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions;

• Perform corrections to the following drawings:P&ID's, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, andLoop Diagrams;

• Interact with design team and clients forresolving drafting/design related issues;

• Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client,Industry and Company Standards;

• Responsible for keeping Project Leads updated onany and all concerns relating to their respective assignments;

• Design or create electric area classification plansand details;

• Size and/or select correctly sized cablefittings;

• Select cables based on specifications, uses andload;

• Route cables in cable tray systems using cableschedules;

• Calculate cable tray fill;

• Calculate voltage drop;

• Calculate conduit and fittings size;

• Calculate lighting requirements, design andcreate lighting plans;

• Create tray routing Plans;

• Create electrical equipment Plan drawings usingGA's, piping plans, etc.

• Create Electrical Installation Details usingengineering data sheets;

• Assist engineering with layout and designelectrical rooms;

• Design grounding systems & installationdetails;

• Design electrical one-lines from P&ID's andequipment list;

• May design electrical schematic diagrams;

• May design electrical block diagrams;

• May design electrical wiring diagrams;

• May design and detail control panels / junctionboxes;

• Assign and monitor design & drafting tasksif needed in the creation of electrical drawings.

• May check electrical drawings;

• May perform as lead or sub-lead on projects;

• May monitor progress and aid with preparation ofprogress reports

• May read and interpret vendor drawings;

• May integrate vendor supplied equipment intoproject drawings;

• Perform field work as required to obtainaccurate information and create sketches for the design of the project.Duration determined by the project requirements and project management.

• Maintain project files and folders and followcompany standards.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of draftingand design experience relating to Upstream and Downstream Oil & Gasfacilities.

• Drafting/Design certification or Associates'level degree in drafting discipline preferred.

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suiteof products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Proficient with design software i.e. (AutoCAD, E3Dand Navisworks).

• Must have strong understanding of P&ID's.

• Must have strong knowledge of PLC and DCSsystems

• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA, NEMA,IEC, and ANSI standards.

• Must have working knowledge of API RP 500, APIRP 14F.

• Proficient with all pertinent sections ofElectrical Codes NEC and IEC.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private, Semi-Private Office or office cubicle) but may alsorequire occasional travel to off-site work locations.

• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant oroffshore platform atmosphere.

• Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel.

• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels.

• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection.

• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes.

• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.
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DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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