Electrical Designer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is looking for Electrical Designers to join our ever-expanding Energy team in our Lexington, KY and West Monroe, LA offices. These Electrical Designers will work on natural gas pipelines and facilities projects supporting the senior designers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and understand codes and specifications related to design requirements
• Work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a team environment to resolve design/drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Design electrical, instrumentation and control systems for Oil and Gas Facilities. This includes Hazard Area Class Plans, Grounding Plans, Conduit and Cable Tray Plans, details, and schedules
• Perform lighting and voltage drop calculations
• Willing to learn new skills to improve design capabilities and Mott MacDonald standards
  
  

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Associates degree Drafting and Design, Associates degree in Electrical Technology Design or related education, additional degrees/diplomas are a plus
• Design experience in creating electrical drawings including cable tray, underground conduit, power panel feeder design. Ability to create single line diagrams
• Ability to perform simple electrical calculations including voltage drop, conduit fill, conductor de-ratings, load summaries
• Design experience or willingness to learn how to read P&IDs a plus
• Design experience or willingness to learn controls or instrumentation design a plus
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• An advanced understanding of the latest version of AutoCAD and/or CADWorx is preferred, but not required
• Design experience or willingness to learn Navisworks a plus
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Requires a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally more than 8 am to 5 pm schedule
• Ability to plan, layout and complete drawings without supervision, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
• Create and modify drawings using nationally recognized standards, client supplied specifications, and Mott MacDonald drafting standards
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.