Electrical & Control Systems Design Lead
Job
Overview
United States Fountain Valley
- Electrical, Instrumentation and control systems
- Contract
You are subscribed to our push notifications, but not currently for jobs like this.
Would you like to receive notifications for jobs like this as well?
Great news! You are subscribed to receive alerts for jobs similar to this one.
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
We currently seek a high caliber Electrical & Control System Design Lead for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Orange County, CA.
Job Overview:
In this position, you will apply your knowledge of the principles of electrical & control systems design to:
- Lead the development of industrial construction drawings, including single line diagrams, area classification diagrams, grounding, lighting, conduit/cable tray, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable/conduit schedules, installation details, PLC panel layout and I/O schematics, loop diagrams and control system architecture.
- Work in a team environment with electrical engineers and other disciplines (e.g. project management, piping, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.) to develop solutions to clients’ multi-discipline project needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the electrical & control systems design development for simple projects, managing other designers and drafters as needed.
- Support Principal Electrical & Control Systems Designers on large and complex projects.
- Perform site visits to gather field data and verify existing facilities and project requirements.
- Use software tools to perform design calculations such as cable tray sizing, conduit sizing, duct bank sizing, voltage drops, etc.
- Support the development of design labor estimate for new projects.
- Keep track of project budgets, schedules and change orders.
- Develop construction drawings and material requirements.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects with various due dates. Attend coordination and status meetings.
- Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.
Job Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and assume greater responsibilities is required.
- Working experience with electrical construction is required.
- Proficiency with additional 3D Design software, including Civil 3D, Plant 3D and AVEVA E3D is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with MicroStation is preferred.
- Ability to visit local project sites for data gathering and inspections with occasional travel to farther locations is required.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.
- 10+ years designing projects involving medium and low voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.
- Energy infrastructure experience is preferred.
- Engineering consulting experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge with instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS) is preferred.
- Candidates must be knowledgeable in electrical design, NEC and API 500.
- Formal training in electrical and control system design is preferred. Trade school or associates degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
***Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***
Employment Type: 6-month C-H; Full Time; flexible 9/80 schedule
Location of Position: Orange County, CA
Location Type: Hybrid 3 days at home; 2 days in the office
Pay range: $40 - $62/hr. DOE
“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Sign-up for Job Alerts
Our latest jobs
Negotiable
Australia, Perth, Western Australia
Negotiable
Australia, Perth, Western Australia
CA$ 68000 - CA$ 101000
Canada, Prince George, British Columbia
£ 70000 - £ 80000
United Kingdom, Birmingham, West Midlands
£ 70000 - £ 80000
United Kingdom, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Negotiable
Netherlands, Houten, Utrecht
£ 80000 - £ 90000
United Kingdom, London, Greater London
Negotiable
United States, Bay Minette, Alabama
Negotiable
Saudi Arabia, , Ha'il
Negotiable
United States, Irvine, California
Our insights
