Electrical & Controls Designer

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Kingsport, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and produce electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables for industrial process and manufacturing projects: calculations, MCCs, control panels, equipment specifications, vendor review, field and construction support, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join a growing engineering team supporting industrial process and manufacturing projects. We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer with a strong background in electrical power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and industrial facility design.

Overview:
Seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer with 5+ years of industrial experience supporting process and manufacturing projects. This role is responsible for electrical and instrumentation design, calculations, construction support, equipment specifications, and preparation of engineering deliverables from conceptual design through construction.

Key Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation drafting/design experience.

  • Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting preferred.

  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ISA standards.

  • Experience developing electrical and instrumentation design packages for process/manufacturing facilities.

Technical Expertise

  • Electrical design calculations including lighting, voltage drop, conduit fill, tray fill, wire sizing, overcurrent protection, and load calculations.

  • Development of MCC single lines, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, grounding, lighting, power, instrumentation plans, connection diagrams, and control panel layouts.

  • Instrumentation design including control valve sizing, instrument datasheets, analyzer specifications, control systems, and actuated valves.

  • Ability to develop equipment specifications for MCCs, VFDs, motors, and substations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and construction packages.

  • Review vendor drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals.

  • Perform field investigations, tie-ins, startup support, and construction support activities.

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.

  • Assist with cost estimates, material takeoffs, schedules, budgets, and procurement packages.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong design and layout experience in industrial facilities.

  • Proficient in engineering and CAD drafting standards.

  • Able to manage multiple deliverables while meeting project schedules.

  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

  • Experience supporting remote and interoffice project execution teams.

Physical Requirements

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

Important Details

  • This is a fully on-site position. Daily on-site presence is required.

  • Hybrid and remote work arrangements are not available.

  • Local candidates will receive preference. Relocation assistance is not offered.

  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Come Join Our Team!

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to challenging industrial projects while working alongside a talented engineering team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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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.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation drafting/design experience
  • Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ISA standards
  • Experience developing electrical and instrumentation design packages for process/manufacturing facilities
  • Electrical design calculations: lighting, voltage drop, conduit/tray fill, wire sizing, overcurrent protection, load calculations
  • Development of MCC single lines, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, grounding, power and instrumentation plans, connection diagrams, control panel layouts
  • Instrumentation design: control valve sizing, instrument datasheets, analyzer specifications, control systems, actuated valves
  • Ability to develop equipment specifications for MCCs, VFDs, motors, and substations
  • Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and construction packages
  • Review vendor drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals
  • Perform field investigations, tie-ins, startup support, and construction support activities
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical guidance to junior personnel
  • Assist with cost estimates, material takeoffs, schedules, budgets, and procurement packages
  • Proficient in engineering and CAD drafting standards
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills
  • Daily on-site presence required; hybrid/remote not available
  • Authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship not available)
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The Company
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.

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