Senior Electrical Designer

Job ID
133245
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Theodore, Alabama, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for a contract opportunity with our client in Theodore, Alabama.

Overview

The role involves electrical design experience in the chemical industry, focusing on hazardous area classification and the application of electrical equipment for hazardous locations. The candidate will work on small to large projects, providing troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up support for power and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Work and coordinate with other department disciplines on small to large projects.
  • Provide troubleshooting, commissioning, checkout, and start-up support of power and control systems.
  • Design electrical systems including substations, switchgear, and motor control centers.
  • Design overhead power lines distribution, cable tray systems, and underground duct bank.
  • Design electrical heat trace systems, grounding systems, and lightning protection.
  • Design lighting systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
  • Design security systems, camera systems, fire alarm systems, and communication systems.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years electrical design experience in the chemical industry

Requirements

  • Knowledge of NFPA-70 (NEC Codes), NFPA-70E, NFPA-496 & NFPA-497.
  • Proficient with Autocad-19 or later, Brics-Cad, Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • Experience with 3D modeling as it relates to electrical design.
  • Experience in power distribution systems from 480V up to 15KV level.
  • Experience with ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and Yaskawa variable frequency drives.
  • Experience with auxiliary backup diesel power generators, UPS, and 24VDC systems.
  • Self-motivated with excellent oral & written communication skills.
  • Fully capable and comfortable working in a chemical plant environment.
  • Capable of working individually or as part of a project team.
  • Position potentially requires up to 40% travel.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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