The Global Edge Consultants is a full service firm specializing in the recruitment of technical and project personnel for industries such as Government, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Engineering, Power, Nuclear and Manufacturing.

 The Principal Electrical Designer’s role responsibilities will include the following;

• Leading the discipline design team on assigned project or phase of assigned project using Electrical design CAD tools. 
• Experienced and responsible for the full spectrum of electrical design and deliverables, i.e. single lines, area class, grounding, power, lighting, wiring, schematics, and details.
• Ensuring project discipline deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company standards.
• Performing project discipline administrative tasks including: developing and monitoring manpower and schedule requirements, establishing discipline design requirements, maintaining design and drafting data, and preparing Work Share Packages. 
• Delivering design sketches/technical guidance utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge for drawing/model preparation by lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians. 
• Scheduling and/or reviewing/resolving 3D model interferences/clashes. 
• Checking work assigned to lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with customer, company and discipline standards. 
• Training and mentoring of new CAD Technicians and Designers. 
• Providing input to performance appraisals of lower-level personnel. 
• Planning and conducting field investigation trips to work sites as required. 
• Perform field survey as needed

The individual in this role must be able to work with minimum supervision and has mastered current engineering design and drafting software packages applicable to industry needs.  In the role of a designer the designer will be expected to be proficient in one or combined applications such as; 
• Microstation and PDS or AutoCAD and PDMS or SmartSketch and S3D
• Microstation Designer V8 experience
• The Designer must have recent field surveying refinery experience.
• Have a TWIC Card or able to apply for a TWIC Card
• SPEL Experienced 

Must have recent Electrical design experience,

Must have field surveying refinery experienced,

Located in Houston local candidates only will be considered for this role.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Must have field surveying refinery experience.

Typically ten years progressively responsible discipline related design experience; AA degree or completion of technical courses with 7 or more years of relevant experience.

• Principal level design position responsible for leading teams as well as performing difficult and complex work assignments involving independent judgment to determine a course of action consistent with established functional and organization's policies and goals.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts. Has general understanding of other disciplines' roles in the design process.
• Able to lead others in completing tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.
• Able to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.
• Able to utilize advanced PC, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD tools (if applicable), and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties. Performs advanced design and able to utilize design tools effectively as well as providing technical direction and training.
• Conducts more complex checking as needed.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities is critical. Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate and take a leadership role over the group for which they have supervisory responsibilities.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to assist others in applying knowledge and understanding in solving functional problems within area of expertise. Ability to maintain confidential information critical.
• Generally characterized as a Principal with ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to business problems uncovered during course of performing assignments. Has less independent contributor responsibilities and more supervisory responsibilities. Provides oversight, expertise and guidance to less experienced individuals. Responsible for scheduling, checking, technical training, progress reports, etc.
• Typically will regularly interface with departmental staff and upper management, and frequently with outside customers.

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