Job Description

Job Title : Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Vancouver, WA 98662

Salary Range : $35 - $63 (negotiable depending upon experience)

Shift : General

Employment type : Full-time/Permanent

Client : industrial process engineering and consulting firm

Job Description:

Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed 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.

Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations:

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

General Qualification Requirements:

All Company staff must have the legal right to work in the United States. Company does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates should also possess the following competencies: Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations.

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, present numerical data effectively and accurately, show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment. work with integrity and ethically; follow the Company’s policies and procedures; prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; approach others in a tactful manner; accept responsibility for own actions. deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; be consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and ask for and offer help when needed.

Workplace Requirements:

Due to the nature of our work, all employees must be capable, eligible and willing to visit our clients at their industrial facilities. This entails a willingness and ability to travel, wear required personal protective equipment and to comply with our safety policies as well as those of our clients.

Drug & Alcohol Testing: Drug and alcohol screening will be completed by Company at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements. This testing is performed in accordance with state and federal requirements and as defined by client drug and alcohol testing requirements. Failure to pass a drug or alcohol test, refusing to submit to testing, and/or providing an adulterated or substituted sample, will be cause for termination where not contrary to law.

Background Checks: Background checks will be completed by Company at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements. The results of background checks will be kept confidential and will not be actionable unless they reveal information that would make the employee ineligible for client site access.

Travel Requirements: Company employees must be willing and able to travel by driving or flying to client facilities and other Company offices. For Company employees to drive as a course of their employment they must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through Company’s insurance provider. You must be willing and able to drive your own properly registered and insured vehicle. Any negative incidents such as speeding tickets or DUI’s could prevent an employee from being insurable as a driver of a Company or rental vehicle. Must also meet all requirements to fly with commercial airlines without restriction.

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.

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