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Senior Instrumentation / Electrical Design Engineer
Senior Instrumentation / Electrical Design EngineerZipRecruiter • Baton Rouge, LA, US
Senior Instrumentation / Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Instrumentation / Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter • Baton Rouge, LA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The ECI Group has an immediate need for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Instrumentation / Electrical Design Engineer to develop control and instrumentation designs for our petrochemical (including LDPE) and advanced recycling business lines. This position can be filled in Baton Rouge, LA; Manchester, England; or Shanghai, China offices.

Essential Instrumentation Job Functions

  • Coordinate and execute instrumentation design and engineering deliverables with instrument designer(s) and / or junior engineer(s).
  • Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Prepare instrumentation equipment specifications and construction documents including network communication architectural diagrams, loop diagrams, SIS and DCS Cause & Effect and Binary Logic diagrams, control panel details, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, instrument datasheets, instrument calculations, instrument plot plans, control room design, etc.
  • Participate in HAZOP / LOPA / SIL studies.

Essential Electrical Job Functions

  • Coordinate and execute electrical design and engineering deliverables with electrical designer(s) and junior engineer(s).
  • Design plant power distribution and prepare one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment layouts, lighting, grounding, installation details, electrical equipment specifications such as power panels, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, substations, synchronous and asynchronous motors, etc.
  • Model and conduct power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, protective relay coordination and arc flash analysis).

    • Combined Job Functions

  • Develop detailed design documents for new assignments which may involve essential and creative thinking for unusual or difficult problems.
  • Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project applications.
  • Participate in FAT and SAT activities when requested.
  • Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
  • Respond to field information requests.
  • Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis.
  • Update inquiry documents to order.
  • Attend / run post order kick off meetings.
  • Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier.
  • Travel to witness inspections.
  • Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.

    • Background / Profile & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Chartered Engineer (UK) or a Licensed Professional Electrical or Control Systems Engineer in Louisiana and Texas (US).
  • 7-10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical and / or plastics plants.
  • Strong preference for applicants with in-depth polyolefin plant experience, including design and operational roles.
  • Must be able and willing to travel to off-site locations and / or accept client site assignments when required.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • General understanding of the cradle to grave workflow for an EPC project, interdepartmental dependencies, and TIC emphasis.
  • Must be capable of working as part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on own initiative.
  • Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
  • Applicants with experience of plant commissioning, start-up and operational troubleshooting roles are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in either the US, UK or China without sponsorship.

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