Lead I&E Designer

Lead I&E Designer

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Instrument and Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex control system projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems
• Lead a team of designers during site surveys to gather information, reconcile, and organize
• Develop or modify the following: cable block diagram, instrument location plans, installation details, wiring drawings, relay logic, loop diagrams, instrument index, P&ID’s, cable schedules, power & grounding, motor schematics, fiber optics, panel schedules, control room layouts, etc.
• Develop fabrication drawings and Bill of Material for the following: control panels, field junction boxes, power distribution, and others
• Develop Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Instrument Specifications, Electrical Specifications and Proposals
• Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements
• Control System cutover and Electrical startup experience
• 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: systems configuration, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The Lead I&E Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Associate's degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum of 15 years of I/E design experience directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above
• Extensive experience with design associated with control systems (DCS, SIS, PLC, etc.)
• Knowledge of field instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation
• Working knowledge of SPI is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Familiar with document Management software or equivalent

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%)