Electrical Engineer V

Overview

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

Hybrid or Remote position

Performs assignments, which require the application of engineering education, training or experience and special knowledge or judgment of the mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences.  Assignments are designed to further develop the incumbent’s job knowledge and abilities.  Applies engineering principles in discipline of competency, as assigned by supervisor with little direction. Demonstrates a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities.  Analyzes and assists other lower-level engineers with designs as needed.  Analyzes complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.  Keeps supervisor informed of progress. 

Responsibilities

Prepares advanced and complex specifications detailing performance requirements, specific components, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements. 

Visits vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements.  Visits jobsites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.  Develops a focus on least cost, safe design.  Supports field assignments as required.   

Mentors less experienced engineers, designers, and drafters.  Supervises design personnel and other staff specialists. 

Participates in sales presentations.  Prepares inquiry and purchase requisitions.  Prepares bid tabulations on simple purchases.  Reviews vendor drawings for major components.  Ensures that project schedule and budget of assigned projects are maintained. 

Meets company quality assurance requirements. 

Must be able to perform tasks of the lower classification. 

Qualifications

***MUST have a valid Louisiana P.E. or the ability to obtain quickly ***

Required:  16-20 years of experience related to Electrical Distribution.  Engineer in Training (EIT) required.

Leadership:

Acts Wisely and Decisively 

Self-Confident 

Leads Proactively 

Builds Best Teams 

Coaching and Mentoring 

Motivates Others 

Drives for Results 

Resolves conflicts 

Work Standards:

Attention to Detail 

Acting with Integrity 

Analyzing Issues 

Using Technical Expertise 

Identifying problem areas 

Planning and Organizing 

Continuous Improvement 

Business Acumen:

Customer Responsiveness 

Leveraging Networks 

Knows the business 

Judgment 

Innovative Thinking 

Looks for new opportunities 

Negotiating 

Behaviors:

Organizational Savvy 

Influencing Others 

Diversity 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.  Employee must be able to climb ladders as typically found in petrochemical facilities.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to travel to client jobsites, usually involving heavy industrial (chemical) production facilities and access all areas of the facility. Therefore, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock.   The noise level in workplace can be loud to moderate depending on assignment.  Respirator fit testing may be required. 

Education Requirements

Required: BS in Engineering (or higher) from ABET accredited Institution 

Preferred: Master's degree or higher 

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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