Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

Generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under direct supervision.

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria for the assigned project task team.
• On‑site assistance during startup.
• Producing 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 under general supervision.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.
• Producing estimate‑level preliminary designs and material take‑offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on the project.
• Producing detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure smooth flow of vital information for scheduled project completion.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions. The company also provides paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) and other benefits.

Ideal Background Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration

Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.

Experience

This position requires up to one year of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations.
• Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
• Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or Microstation or both.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Development of virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships, supporting interoffice execution under direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.