Sr. Electrical Designer
Post Date: Jul 05, 2006 Type: Contract to hire
Start Date: ASAP Salary:
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Skills:
An associate's degree in engineering or a related field, a technical degree, or
equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work
experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position without a
degree.)
Three to four years of related experience in gas pipeline electrical engineering,
operations or construction.
A strong analytical ability, good interpersonal and human relation skills.
Demonstrate good judgment in problem solving and decision-making, with ability
to take action or commit oneself appropriately.
Thorough understanding of electrical drafting procedures and techniques.
Ability to provide work direction to assigned personnel.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and CAD overlay and electrical related application
and the Nvision Document Management System.
Demonstrate knowledge in engineering and operations related, codes standard and
procedures, i.e. (NEC, DOT, Ferc, OSHA, NNG, etc.).
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent PC skills, including familiarity with Window environment, must be proficient
in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work with changing priorities and exacting deadlines.
Ability to make periodic field trips to operations technical office facilities
or other site as required.
In-depth working knowledge of gas pipeline industry and NNG system preferred,
but not required.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple task and project concurrently.
Job Description:
Analyzes project scope and engineering design criteria of assigned electrical
design projects to determine manpower requirements, angering criteria, ect.
Selects material and prepares material lists based on standards, specifications,
and operation requirements.
Prepares detail functional and physical design drawings of electrical equipment
and related facilities in accordance with accepted design practices and standards.
Assembles and reviews project drawings for accuracy, completeness, content,
and compliance with accepted drawing standards and format.
Revise drawings in accordance with redirected requirements.
Provides guidance and instruction to less experience designer as required.
Participates in design conference and makes field trips concerning projects.
Assist in meeting the company's business objective and the various government
agency rules and regulations.
Reports status of projects to design manager. Make recommendations relative
to manpower requirements.
Participate in task forces, conference and training sessions to streamline or
re-engineer internal/external processes as required.
Perform and additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Experience: Six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed
for candidates applying for this position who do not posses a degree.