The Role
Creates electrical and instrumentation designs, drawings, layouts, and fabrication documents using CAD software. Performs cable, conduit, voltage drop, and cable tray calculations; incorporates revisions; supports field surveys, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and design improvements. Maintains project files, schedules, budgets, and HSSE compliance while coordinating with engineers, designers, supervisors, and field personnel.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Audubon is currently seeking an Entry Level E&I Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The I&E Designer will perform assignments associated with designing instrument and electrical equipment, components, structures or systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
- Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and
cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments. - Initiate drawings following instructions of engineer, designer, supervisor, specifications and/or
sketches. - Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level
designers and engineers. - Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
- Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
- Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating
construction desires as applicable. - Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various
design solutions. - Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
- Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
- Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices
and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings. - Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
- Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
- Track and maintain a continued awareness of task schedule and budget for assigned projects.
- Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as
well as federal and local HSSE regulations. - Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and
immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.
- AutoCAD software experience required.
- PDMS software experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
- Field experience preferred.
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
- Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
- Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
- Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
No Recruiters, please!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree from a technical institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- AutoCAD software experience
- PDMS software experience
- Microsoft Office software experience
- Field experience
- Ability to solve work-related problems proactively
- Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to develop new concepts or ideas
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
- Ability to read drawing markups and determine drafting requirements
- Ability to use conventional drafting tools and CAD software
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
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The Company
What We Do
Audubon Companies is a leading provider of EPC, field, fabrication, and technical services for energy, power, and industrial markets.







