Electrical Designer

Are you an experienced Electrical Designer seeking a new challenge and opportunity? If so, then EIS has the perfect opportunity for you. We are actively seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our office in Metairie, La. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, at least 5-15 years of electrical design experience and have previously worked at a refinery or chemical plant. If this sounds like you, please apply.

About Us

This is an opportunity to join a recognized Top Workplace in the Greater New Orleans area. Established in 2000, Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) provides quality engineering, inspection, design and technology services, with over 140 employees across Louisiana and Texas.  We believe our employees are our most valuable assets and provide competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, a robust benefits program, and professional development opportunities. 

About the Position

• Power system design concepts for industrial facilities – low voltage and medium voltage (1000V- 69kV) design concepts
• Substation Design – layout of electrical equipment, power distribution center design
• Produce design drawings for power distribution equipment -circuit breaker schematics, wiring diagrams for substation equipment, 1-Line and 3-Line diagrams, complex protective relay wiring
• Electrical installation details for low and medium voltage power distribution equipment
• Perform routine calculations and apply basic electrical knowledge to design power systems including voltage drop calculations, power supply sizing, wire sizing, circuit protection sizing, conduit sizing and cable tray sizing
• Applying NEC knowledge particularly in the following areas of grounding, circuit protection, cable sizing and wiring methods
• Produce design drawings for control panels for panel fabricators, including panel layouts, schematics and bills of materials
• Produce grounding layouts, underground conduit design, area lighting design, motor schematics, low voltage instrument diagrams, single line diagrams (under direction of an Electrical Engineer), physical plan and detail diagrams, loop diagrams, electrical building layouts, taking into account distance requirements per the NEC, cable tray modeling and layout, terminal box tabulations, conduit schedules and interconnection diagrams
• Produce and assemble “Issued for Construction” packages to include new or revised design drawings and a detailed project scope outlining the directions and procedures required for completing the construction phase of a project.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, redlining drawings and conducting field walk downs required
• Be in good standing with DISA and valid TWIC are required.
• Field experience in Electrical Construction or Maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and understand work issued by various disciplines and others involved in a project design
• Eligible to work for any U.S. employer

Education and Experience

• 5 - 15 years of electrical design experience and working in a refinery or chemical plant and/or with a consulting firm representing similar industries required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Climbing (stairs/ladders) and field visits are required.
• Exposure to outdoors
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  This includes hardhat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other equipment as required. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.