Lead Electrical Designer

Lead Electrical DesignerHouston, TX

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Lead Electrical Design as related to Control Systems Projects. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The Lead Electrical Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all of the following:

Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systemsElectrical design of location plans, power, conduit-cable tray routing, lighting layouts, installation details, low voltage receptacles, welding receptacles, junction boxes, size and balance of loads for circuit breaker panels, panel schedule, block diagramsDesign installations for medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, substations, transformers and building power systemsBill of Material and Material Take-offDesign of power cable sizing, grounding, conduit sizing and cable schedules, cables and conduit penetrationsDevelop and revise one-line diagrams, MCC layouts, and motor schematics, power distribution panels and wiring diagramsDesign complete Electrical Heat Tracing systems and installations, including power and control wiring, familiar with piping isometric diagrams, PIDDesign to Area Classification per standards and drawings, and prepare Area Classification layoutsParticipate in plant turnarounds and assist with electrical startupConduct In-Plant surveys independently or lead a small team to gather information and documentationDevelop Electrical Design Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Proposals, Estimates and Electrical SpecificationsUnderstand expectations of various project phases; Phase 1 thru 5 or FEL-1, 2, & 3Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirementsMaintain 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: control systems, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractorsOther duties as assigned

Requirements:The Lead Electrical Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following

Associate degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be consideredMinimum of 15 years of Electrical design experience, directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted aboveDemonstrated experience in technical execution of projects in the chemical and petrochemical industryKnowledge of quality control of field installationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient in AutoCad and/or MicrostationProficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)Familiar with document Management software or equivalentProficient with NEC and applicable industry standards

Working conditions are as follows:Position Type: Full TimeStandard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pmOvertime: OccasionallyTravel: Minimal (up to 25%)