Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer - Mastech Digital

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer for our client in the Construction & Engineering domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 

Salary: As per Market Standards

Role: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

Primary Skills: Engineering

Role Description: As a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer, you must have at least 8-15 years of experience. The Senior E/I Designer does not have direct supervisory duties but may provide guidance to other designers and contract personnel when directed by Management, Senior Engineers, or Engineers. 

Depending on experience, may lead E/I efforts for projects and initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Translate conceptual designs and sketches into detailed engineered drawings suitable for purchasing, field erection, and design analysis, using AutoCAD software.

- Create E/I drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of the company's plants.

- Review E/I drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas and design sketches.

- Recommend design modifications to enhance desired design outcomes.

- Prepare requisitions, quotations, specifications, and technical documentation.

- Conduct basic equipment and system calculations.

- Coordinate with external engineering consultants on project requirements.

- Assist in detailed engineering activities for bulk items such as cable trays, conduit design, electrical and instrument cable specifications, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection.

- Act as Lead E/I individual for projects by directing E/I system design efforts, checking drawings and calculations, developing specifications for purchasing, reviewing vendor documents, and ensuring integration of vendor information into detailed designs.

- Provide technical support to Aftermarket, Inspections, and Purchasing departments, including review of vendor submittals and on-site inspections of electrical equipment and instrumentation.

- Travel to job sites to analyze equipment, gather data, interact with plant and fabricator personnel, perform inspections, and gain insights valuable to design considerations.

- Travel as required for departmental, project, and corporate tasks, and assist in construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

- Collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of personnel to achieve consensus and optimal solutions.

Skills and Abilities:

Required:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and related Autodesk products.

- Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision.

- Experience in supervising field erection activities and providing technical support in industrial settings, particularly in Direct Reduction or steel industries.

- Willingness to travel internationally to various company job sites.

Preferred:

- Experience with international travel.

- Background in industrial plant operations.

- Familiarity with E/I systems design in hazardous areas and adherence to NEC/NFPA and local codes.

- Knowledge of bulk items design such as cable trays, conduit, lighting, and grounding.

Education and Experience:

- Associate Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline, or a minimum of 15 years of experience in an industrial or technical environment.

- Minimum 8 years of experience in an industrial or technical environment, with experience in the steel industry preferred.

Travel Requirements:

- 10%-25% international and domestic travel based on project demands. 

- During project startup/commissioning phases (typically in the 3rd year), travel may exceed 50%.

Physical Requirements:

- Extended periods of desk work and computer usage.

- Ability to move around project sites, including climbing structures via ladders or stairs.mid

Education: Associate Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline

Experience: Minimum 8-15 years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: 10% to 25% international and domestic travel

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Chris Hix

Recruiter Phone: 817-600-4639

Equal Employment Opportunity