Electrical & Instrumentation Designer at Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Under general supervision, will independently apply electrical and instrumentation knowledge base to generate issued for construction design packages. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in project meetings to resolve important questions with key engineers. I

This position is located at the Spruance Site in Richmond, VA. Work will be performed full time at site.

• Responsible for design for electrical systems and components for heavy industrial facilities.
• Responsible for preparing design and detail drawings for installation of electrical systems and equipment including motors, controls, panels, and wiring, starting and protective devices, substation and distribution circuits, and cable tray and conduit routing
• Assist in conducting Electrical reviews of all project packages prior to IFC to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Required to perform necessary field work, taking measurements, as-building existing systems, developing detailed scopes.
• Ensures that completed project scope is safe to operate, functional, maintainable, and that all applicable codes have been followed
• Review project design estimates and scopes of work for new and proposed projects
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of applicable industry electrical design experience within the chemical and industrial industry
• Required proficiency with CAD software platforms, preferably MicroStation
• Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personal.
• Experience utilizing vendor equipment specifications and reading vendor manuals.
• Have a working knowledge of the NEC Codes.
• Experience in voltage drop calculations, wiring sizing and conduit fill calculations.
• Experience in creating and modifying P&I diagrams, loop sheets, single lines, logics, and electrical schematics.
• Experience in 480 volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required
• Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work will require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, and steel-toed boots
• Must be able to complete necessary field work in process areas around the plant site
  
  

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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.