Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer I at EDG Inc. in Metairie, Louisiana

Job Description:

EDG Inc

Industry: Oil and Gas

Department: Electricaland Instrumentation Engineering

Employment Type: Regular FT

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US WorkAuthorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-TimeOvertime)

Job Summary:

The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer willgain hands-on knowledge by performing routine tasks using well definedstandards and procedures under close supervision.

Job Duties andResponsibilities:

• Work with design team in developing all electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects;
• Preparation of power/control philosophies and drawings;
• Preparation of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets;
• Preparing, electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM;
• Preparation of electrical system calculations;
• Preparation of construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting;
• Review of project/client specifications and requirements;
• Preparation of layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities;
• Preparation of AC and DC load lists from mechanical equipment lists and control systems;
• Preparation of DC and UPS distribution systems;
• Preparation of electrical drawings and construction packages;
• Preparation of Electrical Area Classification drawings;
• Preparation of test and commissioning procedures;
• Preparation of electrical fabrication and construction details;
• Provide support for the preparation of Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates;
• Provide engineering support to procurement of equipment, skidded packages, and buildings;
• Support and assist field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning;
• Support Test and commissioning of packages and electrical systems;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge,Skills and Abilities):

Basic or MinimumQualifications

• Must have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (May or December 2025 Graduates Eligible);

• For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.S. based state licensing board;

• Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities;
• Requires the ability to travel to client sites;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels.

PreferredQualifications

• Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering

• Previous internships in the engineering design inthe offshore/onshore oil & Gas industry preferred;

AdditionalApplication Requirement

To beconsidered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office arerequired to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate tothe local area and that the candidate understands that there will be norelocation assistance provided. Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not providea cover letter will not be screened for the position.

Working Conditions:

• Work requires travel to off-site work locations on a periodic basis, and at times for extended periods.
• Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without ReasonableAccommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

Other

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.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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