Description
Intergraph PDS 3D Electrical Designer
Sirch Incorporated is currently looking for a PDS 3D Electrical Designer for an 18 month contract in Greenville, SC. This is a very large and confidential project, so the job description below is very generic. The key skills needed are Electrical Design using PDS 3D.
Experience:
This position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electrical design with 22 years being more common.
Technical Competencies:
Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Knowledge and application of other relevant codes and standards such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), etc.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
. Knowledge and application of company Process Industries Standard Operating Procedures (PISOPs) PISOP-100, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207, and 402.
. Knowledge and application of company Process Industries Standard Operating Procedures (PISOPs) PISOP-110, 111, 120, 135, 206, 208, 310, 320 and 403.
Knowledge and application of Article 500, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, in the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Able to perform zonal cavity and point-to-point lighting level calculations
Able to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications
Able to perform voltage drop calculations
Able to route conduit and cable tray
Able to calculate tray fill
Able to determine motor control center loading
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment
Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings
Able to determine load center unit substation loading
Able to develop equipment specifications for 480VAC equipment such as motor control centers, variable frequency drives, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations, etc. with engineering review and approval
Able to produce a 15kV power system single line diagram with engineering review and approval
Familiarity with 15kV power system equipment and installation techniques both above and below ground
Able to develop equipment specifications for 15kV/5kV equipment such as switchgear, load break switches, motor control centers, etc. and capable of performing calculations for required short circuit and overcurrent protective device ratings with engineering review and approval
Able to develop electrical installation specifications with engineering review and approval
Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Able to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a manhour budget for a small project or an area for a large project
Able to determine construction material quantities
. Developing design criteria and scope of work
. Forecasting hours to complete professional services
. Developing staffing plans based on deliverables to be produced and the project schedule
. Identifying information required and proactively obtaining it
. Coordinating with other disciplines regarding design development, changes, etc.
Skills:
. Working knowledge of 2D Autocad and Microstation
Experience with Intergraph PDS 3D
Familiarity with SKM A-Fault (short circuit calculation software) and SKM Captor (protective relay coordination software)
Proficient in Microsoft Mail, Word, Excel and Access
Familiarity with a third party lighting design software package
Programming experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and/or Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment
. Able to lead small project team to deliver on commitments
. Able to coordinate with the process group to provide efficient equipment layouts and space usage
. Able to gain trust and respect of subordinates and the project engineer/project manager
Good listening, writing and communication skills
Able to deliver convincing presentation of Jacobs' services
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position requires significant supervision of all levels of personnel. You will be accountable for technical direction and administration of a small project or an area on a large project. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget and schedule to lead discipline design effort
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
Provide on-site assistance during startup
Produce all electrical specifications and drawing deliverables with engineering review and approval
. Proactively lead and coordinate the efforts of a design staff to achieve scope, schedule and budget objectives
. Mentor subordinates
. Participate in squad checks to insure coordination between the design disciplines
. Provide checking services when required
. Determine construction quantities and provide construction cost estimates
Overall Expectations:
Actively cooperate with members of your project task force, client personnel and members of your department, as appropriate
Establish a professional and if possible, a personal relationship with key client personnel with whom you interact
Understand client expectations, as determined by the team, and constantly strive to achieve or better these
Meet commitments that you make to the client, individually or as a team, to complete work by certain dates or within agreed manhour or cost budgets
Produce flawless work with minimum rework
Look for ways to reduce project cost and schedule and for ways to improve our work processes