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 perform electrical design/drafting for oil and gas, and petrochemical projects. Design and prepare project deliverables for power generation systems, substations, power distribution systems, lighting & grounding systems, and other engineering systems as required by each project. Provide support for engineering and construction as required.
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.
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Prefer experience as the Lead Designer on at least one (1) mid to large size project ($500 Million +).
- Prefer experience with multiple office project execution (MOPEX).
- Prefer experience at site during the construction and commissioning phases.
- Prefer experience with Aveva Electrical/Unified Engineering in addition to Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL).
- Prefer experience with Aveva E3D modeling software in addition to S3D.
- Prefer Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.
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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
McDermott International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials cite a minimum of 23 PTO days and 14 paid holidays, indicating a broad leave offering. Paid time off and holidays are positioned as a comparative strength within the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials indicate paid parental leave, including 10 weeks paid maternity and four weeks paid family bonding. These provisions reinforce support for families during key life events.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field and offshore roles often include overtime, per diems, and project allowances that can materially increase earnings. These extras are a notable component of total compensation in project-driven roles.
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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.
