Upstream
Location: Initially based in
Houston, TX for approximately 2-3 months. The position will transition to Sugar
Land, TX thereafter.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Designer to join our
dynamic team.
dynamic team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
DESIGN
● Application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
● Perform sizing of wire, conduit, and cable tray.
● Perform voltage drop calculations.
● Create cable tray / conduit routing layouts, and power plans.
● Perform fill calculation of cable tray and conduit.
● Create lighting, grounding, and heat tracing layouts and plans.
● Perform sizing of overcurrent protection for lighting and low voltage MCCs.
● Create MCC, Panel board, and heat tracing schedules.
● Develop 480V one line diagrams and motor control schematics.
● Perform lighting level calculations.
● Create electrical bulk material schedule and MTO.
● Create Substation designs, layouts, and elevation plans.
● Create transformers yard and bust duct layouts.
● Integrate electrical equipment layouts and substation into the overall plot
plan and 3D model.
plan and 3D model.
● Create electrical installation details from vendor equipment drawings and
documentation.
documentation.
● Attend substation fabrication shops, inspect/ verify wiring methods and
equipment assembly according to approved drawings and specifications.
equipment assembly according to approved drawings and specifications.
● Attend site surveys of customers’ facilities in preparation of layout and
site installation drawings, and/or As-Built drawings.
site installation drawings, and/or As-Built drawings.
DRAFTING
● Create 2D electrical detail drawings and layouts using AutoCAD and AVEVA/E3D.
● Create To Scale Substation Layouts and elevation drawings using AutoCAD.
● Integrate substation layouts into the overall plot plan and 3D model.
● Integrate electrical equipment layouts into the overall plot plan and 3D
model.
model.
● Integrate cable tray layouts and power plans into the overall plot plan and
3D model.
3D model.
● Integrate lighting, grounding, and lightning protection into the into the
overall plot plan and 3D model.
overall plot plan and 3D model.
● Create 2D installation details and sections.
● Working experience of 2D detail drawings and drafting standards to complete
IFD (Issued for Design), and IFC (Issued for Construction), and As-built
drawing packages in accordance with company standard drawing format and
procedures.
IFD (Issued for Design), and IFC (Issued for Construction), and As-built
drawing packages in accordance with company standard drawing format and
procedures.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Associate’s degree in engineering or computer Aided Drafting technology or
equivalent experience is required.
equivalent experience is required.
● Minimum of 10 years electrical design and drafting experience is required.
● Proficiency in AutoCAD, NavisWorks, AVEVA/E3D is required.
● Experience in design of prefabricated substation and modular equipment is
preferred.
preferred.
● Experience in an EPC environment is a Plus.
● Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
Benefit of Working with Visuna?
- A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare
- Some of the best day rates in the industry
- FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
- 24/7 access to our specialist support team
- Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
- FREE access to our Competency Scheme
- Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities