Electrical Designer

Description : Purpose of Position Provide comprehensive electrical design support for projects related to pipeline facilities (measurement and regulation stations, compressor stations, LNG plants, pipelines, etc.). Reports status of designs to project engineer and project manager Participates in task forces, conference and training sessions to streamline or re-engineer internal/external processes as required.

Title: Sr. Electrical Designer
Location: Omaha, NE 68124
Duration: 6+ Months


Manager looking for someone with very strong AutoCAD experience. Basically, looking for someone with that as their primary current job and is looking for a new opportunity; electrical drafting/design

Description:
Purpose of Position Provide comprehensive electrical design support for projects related to pipeline facilities (measurement and regulation stations, compressor stations, LNG plants, pipelines, etc.).
Seeking candidates with electrical utility design experience.
Candidates must have proficiency in AutoCAD as well as recent experience in designing and drafting electrical systems in a utility environment.Position entails designing and running electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed functional and physical design drawings of electrical equipment and related facilities in accordance with accepted design practices and standards. This includes technical area plans, wiring schematics and layout diagrams for power and controls projects.
• Selects materials and prepares material lists based on standards, specifications, operation requirements and engineers’ direction.
• Assembles and reviews project drawings for accuracy, completeness, content and compliance with accepted drawing standards and format.
• Revises drawings in accordance with checking feedback and other requirements.
• Participates in design conferences and makes field trips to determine project power, control and grounding needs and functional requirements.
• Meets with engineers and field operational teams to help determine project design scope.
• Reports status of designs to project engineer and project manager Participates in task forces, conference and training sessions to streamline or re-engineer internal/external processes as required.
• Perform calculations including electrical load calculations, conduit and electrical system sizing, and equipment capacity. Ensure design drawings meet Company specifications, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Assist Engineers with resolving any electrical design issues and developing effective solutions.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in engineering or a related field, a technical degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Three to four years of related experience in gas pipeline engineering, operations or construction is preferred.
• A strong analytical ability, good interpersonal and human relation skills
• Good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
• Thorough understanding of related drafting tools, procedures and techniques
• Proficient with Auto CAD and Excel is required.
• Experience with Adobe/BlueBeam is a plus.
• Knowledge in engineering and operations related, codes, standards, and procedures, i.e. (DOT, FERC, OSHA, NNG, etc.)Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent PC skills, including familiarity with Windows environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with changing priorities and exacting deadlines.
• Ability to make periodic field trips as required.