Electrical Senior Designer at Hatch

Requisition ID: 31941 

Job Category: Engineering 

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Role Title: Senior Electrical Designer

Reports To: Lead Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager

1.Summary

• The incumbent is an experienced Electrical Designer, with experience obtained in an industrial electrical and multi-disciplinary engineering project environment (detailed engineering phases) in the mining / minerals processing / oil & gas / power / infrastructure sectors. The incumbent is responsible for the production of electrical designs, 3D models and 2D drawings in accordance with project requirements under the supervision of the Lead Electrical Designer/Engineer.
• The incumbent has fulfilled similar design roles involving designs of electrical facilities and systems which range from Medium Voltage (MV) primary distribution and reticulation systems, consumer switch yards and switchgear, large motor power circuits, through to Motor Control Centers (MCCs), lighting & small power, earthing and lightning protection.
• The incumbent will be part of a multi-disciplinary project team in a large EPC/M project environment.
• The success of the role is directly related to the ability of the incumbent to produce accurate designs in a time-effective manner to meet project schedule objectives.The Electrical Designer may also be involved in construction and commissioning related activities. The role may require time spent at the client’s operational and construction sites, imposing the requirement for travel and time spent away from the home office.

2.Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote the Hatch Safety in Design corporate culture
• Produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 2D/3D CAD software as required
• Produce designs and drawings for electrical systems, i.e. MCC schematic diagrams, protection block diagrams, cable schedules, single line drawings, power distribution layouts, general arrangement drawings and grounding/earthing designs
• Perform lighting designs using lighting design software as required
• Produce cable tray/rack routing and designs and 3D models
• Apply industry best practices and the requirements of IEC/IEEE/or local codes/standards as applicable to the respective project in executing electrical design work
• Check drawings prior to release
• Ensure coordination with designers and engineers of other disciplines
• Perform clash detection of 3D models and coordinate electrical design with other discipline models
• In conjunction with electrical engineering staff, produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation for identified and approved concepts/projects
• Participation in formal engineering review processes
• Verify on-site conditions and dimensions relating to existing facilities
• Perform as-built redlining of drawings, and make updates in accordance with the redlines

3. Qualifications and Experience

Esssential

• Electrical engineering diploma from a recognized college
• Professional engineering technician registration with the local governing engineering council or institution
  Minimum of five years electrical design experience with some site experience in walk-downs, field measurements and commissioning
• Worked in a multi-disciplinary environment on large projects in the mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure sectors and/or heavy industrial projects
• Extensive use of 2D design and 3D modelling software platforms (tools)
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Proficient in the use of Auto CAD, MicroStation and Bentley software suite
• Development and upholding of design and modelling object libraries
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good safety awareness
• Attention to detail.

Preferred

• Lighting design software tools
• Working knowledge of automated wiring design tools (SPEL, ElecDES, COMOS, etc.)
• Good understanding of the BIM approach to design work relating to electrical equipment definitions and direct material take-offs (MTOs) from a 3D model and 2D design tool
• Good understanding of PFDs and P&IDs
• Equipment factory acceptance testing and inspections
• Plant and facility construction supervision and commissioning
• Control and instrumentation design
• Experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.