McDermott International

Senior Electrical Designer

McDermott International • $100K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) preferred
  • Over 5 years of hands-on electrical design experience
  • Proficient in modeling and Smartplant software (PDS or S3D, SPE)
  • Familiar with electrical codes/standards (domestic & international)
  • Background in chemical/gas processing/refinery environments
  • Knowledge of tray/conduit fill calculations and NEC/NFPA standards
  • Strong AutoCAD skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare critical project deliverables including various electrical diagrams and schedules
  • Support project development and coordination by maintaining focus on end-product
  • Communicate effectively with the electrical team and manage project changes
  • Provide on-site and off-site design support during construction phases
  • Maintain accuracy of drawing as-builts and assist with RFI resolution
  • Mentor less experienced designers and oversee their contributions
  • Assume responsibility for assigned deliverables and activities

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in varied and impactful projects
  • Direct influence on project quality
  • Supportive leadership team dedicated to designer growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Overview:

The Senior Electrical Designer completes a variety of Electrical Design assignments as needed and can complete work with a limited degree of supervision. They are an informal resource for colleagues with less Electrical Design experience. They developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks. They provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures. The Senior Electrical Designer directly impacts the quality of the work of the team.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Prepare key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
    • Block Diagrams
    • Area Classification Drawings
    • One-line diagrams
    • Motor control schematics
    • Lighting Layout Drawings
    • Cable tray drawings
    • Cable sizing calculations
    • Conduit & cable schedules
    • AG/UG power drawings
    • Prepare bills of material and perform MTO of electrical items (cables, lights, tray, glands)
  • Support Project Development and Coordination, including (but not limited to) the following:
    • Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott's end-product throughout engineering, fabrication or construction
    • Report to and coordinate with electrical engineering project lead and electrical task lead, as applicable
    • Effectively communicate with electrical design lead and project electrical designers and engineers
    • Recognize and manage change with full awareness of project impact, keeping lead designer informed
    • Assume responsibility for deliverables/activities to which are assigned
    • Mentor and support the activities of less experienced designers
  • Provide Site Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
    • Provide off-site and/or on-site design/drafting support for construction
    • Coordinate with home office staff to resolve issues as required
    • Maintain drawing as-builts, redlines, and support RFI efforts as required
    • US Work Authorization


Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:
  • Prefer Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree
  • Minimum 5+ years of detailed electrical design experience
  • Heavy experience working with modeling and Smartplant software (PDS or S3D, SPE) and Field Installations; Superuser / administrator level experienced with project & database setup
  • Experience with domestic and/or international electrical codes and standards
  • Work history weighted towards chemicals / gas processing / refinery
  • Knowledge of tray/conduit fill calcs. Understanding of NEC/NFPA
  • Heavy experience using AutoCad
  • Technical knowledge of the electrical detailed design/drafting process
  • Experience using MS Office Suite including Excel and Word


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About McDermott International

McDermott International, Inc. is a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions?from the wellhead to the storage tank?to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. Our proprietary technologies, integrated expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. Customers rely on McDermott to deliver certainty to the most complex projects, from concept to commissioning. Learn more at www.mcdermott.com.
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