I&E Design Technician

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Assignment Category - Regular, Full-Time

Primary/Secondary Supervisor - Engineering and Design Manager/IC&E Manager

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Position Summary:

Assist with design documents involving electrical systems, control systems, instrumentation & motor control distribution for industrial gas processing facilities.

General requirements:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems for industrial gas processing facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with AutoCAD and PDF editing software is beneficial.
• Compliance with federal/state/local law, industry and client standards, and company safety policies.

• Provide technical expertise and support across all projects.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standard processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review departmental work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Participate in facility design reviews and electrical construction bid package development.
• Support training activities to enhance technical capability.
• Engage and support IC&E Manager task distribution.
• Participate in the development of electrical construction bid packages. Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E)
• Collaborate with the I&E Manager to establish data entry points for instruments and control function.
• Develop instrumentation, I/O controls, and motor control/distribution from standard P&IDs.
• Specify and procure electrical instruments and equipment in coordination with project needs.

• Assist in developing electrical deliverables for all project phases (conceptual, preliminary, detailed design).
• Support design of facility power distribution systems from electric utility interface point, PLC-based control systems, and miscellaneous electrical systems (lighting, grounding, heat tracing, etc.).
• Contribute to preparation of electrical design drawings such as:
  • Single line diagrams
  • Power lighting, grounding, control panel, and other system plans.
  • Electrical equipment arrangement plans
  • Cable tray layout plans and sections
  • Conduit and cable schedules
  • Motor control schematics
• Assist with typical electrical specifications (e.g., MV/LV switch gear, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPSs, installation/testing requirements).
• Develop and maintain electrical databases/spreadsheets (e.g., motor lists, load lists, instrumentation spreadsheets).
• Assist with electrical calculations (e.g., load flow studies, voltage drop, lighting, short circuit & protective device coordination analyses, arc flash and labeling).
• Support management of third-party engineering firms, including back checking their deliverables.
• Participate in procurement of electrical and control systems equipment, including preparation of technical data for inquiry packages, technical bid evaluations, and vendor document reviews.
• Oversee procurement of equipment required by the I&E department.
• Support project construction through meetings, RFIs, and occasional site visits.
• Inspect electrical installations and equipment for compliance with engineering documents, specifications, and safety standards.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for electrical systems and equipment.
• Supervise yard/shop contractors for electrical fabrication activities.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and project success.
• Participate in continuous improvement program.

• Strong knowledge of electrical design practices and interpretation of P&IDs, electrical drawings, specifications, building/electrical codes, and construction costs/techniques.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable electrical codes, with familiarity in industry codes and standards (IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISA).
• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA standards is beneficial.
• Knowledge of VFD/motor control equipment beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers and designers on multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; able to convey ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated accountability – accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
• Proficiency with personal computers, office networks, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is valued but not required; equivalent experience and industry knowledge is beneficial.
• Primarily office-based, with extended periods of sedentary computer work.
• Occasional outdoor activities for equipment inspections and coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and perform repetitive hand/finger tasks (typing, mobile communication).
• Requires strong visual and auditory attention for design and field work.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

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