E&I Technical Specialist II

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.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope : Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of designers when functioning as a lead designer. As lead designer, responsibilities will include total delivery of the electrical and instrumentation deliverables and services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. Duties may include performing advanced design work serving as a technical specialist for a complex design assignment. This level requires extensive progressive experience in electrical and instrumentation design and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.

On-site assistance during startup.

Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters / designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

Checking calculations and deliverables made by others to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.

Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. It is your responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.

Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.

Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling electrical / instrumentation purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.

Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical / instrumentation input.

Developing construction specifications.

Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.

Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.

Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.

Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.

Produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under general supervision.

Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education : Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification : Certification is not required at this level.

Experience : This position requires 3+ or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Ability to perform lighting level calculations.

Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.

Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.

Ability to route conduit and cable tray.

Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.

Able to determine motor control center loading.

Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.

Knowledge and understanding of work flow / information flow between disciplines.

Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.

Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.

Ability to develop equipment specifications for 480VAC equipment such as, motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, etc. with engineering review and approval.

Ability to produce a 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.

Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground.

Ability to develop equipment specifications for 15kV / 5kV equipment such as, switchgear, load break switches, motor control centers, etc. and capable of performing calculations for required short circuit and overcurrent protective device ratings with engineering review and approval.

Ability to develop electrical installation specifications with engineering review and approval.

Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.

Ability to determine construction material quantities.

Developing design criteria and scope of work.

Forecasting hours to complete professional services.

Developing staffing plans based on deliverables to be produced and the project schedule.

Identifying information required and proactively obtaining it.

Coordinating with other disciplines regarding design development, changes, etc.

Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.

Programming experience with Programmable Logic controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and / or Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment.

Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.

Ability to coordinate with the process group to provide efficient equipment layouts and space usage.

Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.

Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation. 3D AutoCAD desirable.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are highly developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with no supervision. Interoffice execution Leader is developed and visible.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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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.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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