We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
Job Overview:
The Senior Electrical Designer completes a variety of Electrical Design assignments as needed and can complete work with a limited degree of supervision. They are an informal resource for colleagues with less Electrical Design experience. They developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks. They provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures. The Senior Electrical Designer directly impacts the quality of the work of the team.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Prepare key project deliverables, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Block Diagrams
- Area Classification Drawings
- One-line diagrams
- Motor control schematics
- Lighting Layout Drawings
- Cable tray drawings
- Cable sizing calculations
- Conduit & cable schedules
- AG/UG power drawings
- Prepare bills of material and perform MTO of electrical items (cables, lights, tray, glands)
- Support Project Development and Coordination, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Maintain and promote a focus on McDermott’s end-product throughout engineering, fabrication or construction
- Report to and coordinate with electrical engineering project lead and electrical task lead, as applicable
- Effectively communicate with electrical design lead and project electrical designers and engineers
- Recognize and manage change with full awareness of project impact, keeping lead designer informed
- Assume responsibility for deliverables/activities to which are assigned
- Mentor and support the activities of less experienced designers
- Provide Site Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Provide off-site and/or on-site design/drafting support for construction
- Coordinate with home office staff to resolve issues as required
- Maintain drawing as-builts, redlines, and support RFI efforts as required
- US Work Authorization
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Prefer Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree
- Minimum 5+ years of detailed electrical design experience
- Heavy experience working with modeling and Smartplant software (PDS or S3D, SPE) and Field Installations; Superuser / administrator level experienced with project & database setup
- Experience with domestic and/or international electrical codes and standards
- Work history weighted towards chemicals / gas processing / refinery
- Knowledge of tray/conduit fill calcs. Understanding of NEC/NFPA
- Heavy experience using AutoCad
- Technical knowledge of the electrical detailed design/drafting process
- Experience using MS Office Suite including Excel and Word
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Skills Required
- Associate in Applied Science degree preferred
- At least 5 years of detailed electrical design experience
- Extensive experience with SmartPlant software, including PDS, S3D, or SPE
- Superuser or administrator-level experience with project and database setup
- Experience with field installations
- Experience with domestic and/or international electrical codes and standards
- Knowledge of tray and conduit fill calculations
- Understanding of NEC and NFPA requirements
- Extensive AutoCAD experience
- Technical knowledge of electrical detailed design and drafting processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Work history weighted toward chemical, gas processing, or refinery projects
- U.S. work authorization
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
