Electrical Designer

Job Description:

Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed design engineering. Position will be assigned as electrical design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Reporting:

Position reports administratively to the Electrical Engineering Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.

Responsibilities:

• With minimal supervision, assists engineers with equipment layout, grounding, lighting, cable tray and conduit routing, wiring diagrams, one-lines, panel layouts, assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company.
• Responsible for preparation of electrical design drawings and sketches.
• Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Associate degree in Design Drafting with the related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered.
• Significant industrial experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and electrical design associated with retrofit projects. Mid-stream hydrocarbon experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to develop and read P&IDs and identify items (e.g., process equipment, tanks/vessels, valves, instruments, electrical equipment) in the field. Demonstrated field documentation experience required.
• High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
• Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

General Qualification Requirements:

All Kestrel staff must have the legal right to work in the United States. Kestrel does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship. If candidates do not live near the office location they must be willing to relocate.

Employment Benefits:

We offer a full benefits package. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, Company paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & Dependent Life Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off program, 8 paid holidays, and exempt staff compensated for hours worked over 40 per week.

“Kestrel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”