Electrical Designer

Optimized Process Designs, LLC is seeking an Electrical Designer for our location in Katy, TX. The Electrical Designer will be responsible for actively participating in the development of electrical design deliverables across a range of EPC projects. Operating under the broad direction from the I&E Project Lead and Senior Designers, you will provide the required technical knowledge to help execute the electrical design scope, from early conception through final delivery.

Our Team

The I&E function at OPD is fully responsible for all detailed electrical and instrumentation design of our projects.

What You Will Do

• Establish and maintain a "safety first" culture.
• Develop a safe and cost-efficient design that adheres to client specifications, national codes, and industry standards.
• The ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Development of typical electrical design deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnects, panel schedules, cable schedules, block diagrams, hazardous area classification drawings, plan drawings, etc.
• Create standard installation details for systems such as grounding, duct bank, lighting, power, and cable tray.
• Review vendor documentation and verify compliance with the project requirements and implementation into project design.
• Participate in the review and development of load summaries, and calculations.
• The ability to work independently and/or within a team of designers, on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist with developing, maintaining consistency, and improving department process, tools, and standards.
• Provide field support when necessary and attend equipment FAT's when needed.
• The ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other consultants.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Progressive experience directly related with detailed design of electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Microsoft office software systems

What Will Put You Ahead

• Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in technical field of study.
• Working knowledge of 3D software such as CADWorx.
• Practical field/construction experience.
• Experience with reviewing and verifying outside vendor drawings and documentation.
• Working knowledge of implementing and adhere to national codes and standards such as ANSI, API, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA 70E, PIP, etc.
• Previous experience with Bluebeam software

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf