Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

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E&I Engineer

Position is responsible for performing all aspects of a complete design for complex electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments. This level requires experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering and involves applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Gain familiarity with and utilize Cajun or Client department design and drafting standards.

Produce estimate level designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

Develop conceptual layouts as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.

Produce estimate level designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

Estimate and schedule professional service hours.

Maintain a familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.

Perform duties as a discipline lead on a small to mid-sized projects.

Progress assessments for the development and quality of electrical/instrumentation work.

Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.

Assist the drafting group to resolve routine layout and detailing problems.

It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.

Produce detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.

It is your responsibility to produce neatly prepared and organized calculations for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

Produce equipment specifications and electrical installation specifications.

Develop and assemble scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.

Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.

Develop construction specifications.

Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans.

Produce designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction.

Consult with other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.

Education:

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required. (Other disciplines may be considered)

Registration:

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred but is not required.

Other Essential Functions:

Keen safety awareness.

Excellent presentation skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.

Working knowledge of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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