Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

Southern Synergy, Inc. Memphis, TN 38138

Education: Associate of Science

Experience: This position requires 8-10 years of heavy industrial experience and minimum of 3 in a refinery.

Generally responsible for development of electrical construction packages. Work will include single line drawings, motor schematics, equipment and conduit layouts, as well as any interlock details. Work will be performed on-site in Memphis, TN area.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilize department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the Customer’s lead.
• To perform duties as a discipline lead on a small to mid-sized projects.
• Producing estimate level designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Drafting installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
• Ability to determine motor control center loading.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
• Ability to produce a 15kV power system single line diagram.
• Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities.
• Ability to contribute to the development of P&ID’s with respect to measurement and control.
• Ability to specify process instrumentation and develop installation details.
• Knowledge of the standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA).
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Microstation, Intergraph and InTools.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

About the company

Southern Synergy, Inc. is a full-service engineering, procurement, construction management, project management, controls + automation, and technical services firm that performs engineering projects within the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person