Root 3 Power, LLC

Electrical Designer

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

Job Description

Root 3 Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team in Houston, TX. The Electrical Designer will execute a wide range of drafting and design assignments pertaining to the design, construction, control, and operation of low and medium voltage electrical power systems.

Position – Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location – Houston, TX

Travel – 0-10%

Typical tasks include:

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Prepare 2D drawings in AutoCAD for construction packages including, but not limited to:

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Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams

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Equipment Elevations (Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Transformers, and Panels)

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Breaker Control Schematics

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Wiring Diagrams

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Control Panel Layouts

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Plot Plans (Power, Grounding, Instrumentation, and Conduit/Cable Tray)

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Conduit & Cable Schedules

• Develop preliminary electrical drawings from minimal information and redlines or sketches.

• Perform sizing and electrical calculations such as cable sizing, conduit and cable tray fill, and voltage drop

• Check field red-lined drawings and produce accurate as-built drawings and documentation

• Check engineering drawings for accuracy and adherence to client design specifications

• Ensure electrical design meets or exceeds the requirements provided in industry standards such as the NEC, NFPA, NESC, and IEEE

• Participate in project meetings

• Occasionally travel to domestic sites for field surveys and data collection

Job Qualifications

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Associate’s degree in CAD or Drafting from a Technical Institution preferred

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Minimum of 5 years of AutoCAD experience required

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Microsoft Office software experience preferred

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Must be willing to learn electrical concepts applicable to the design of power systems

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Knowledgeable in the industry codes and standards such as NFPA and NESC preferred

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Familiarity with protective relays and circuit breaker control schematics is preferred

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Strong communication skills, with ability to work directly with team members to develop engineering drawing packages from proposal development through project execution

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Must have the legal right to work in the United States. Root 3 Power does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship

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Must be capable of standing, walking, climbing stairs, carrying tools/equipment up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate PPE for the work environment

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Able to travel by car or plane to client jobsites within the United States

Who We Are

Root 3 Power, LLC, established in 2018, provides electrical power consulting and field services to its clients to facilitate safe, reliable, and cost-effective transport and usage of electrical power. We have more than fifty clients and routinely provide services across various industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Health Care, Logistics, and Wastewater.

Our services include:

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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering and Design – Low and Medium Voltage Power Distribution

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Power System Studies – Short-Circuit, Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis, Load Flow, Voltage Drop, Motor Starting, Harmonics Analysis, Grounding, Protective Device Coordination, Neher-McGrath Duct Bank Heating Calculations, Transient Analysis, Load Shed and Stability Studies

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Protective Relay Application Design & Implementation

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Complex Automation & Control Systems

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Fault Investigations and Root Cause Analysis

Benefits

Root 3 Power offers a competitive pay rate with incentive bonuses intended to provide opportunities to earn above market rates, a 401K plan with company match, 100% medical coverage, a flexible work schedule, paid time off plus nine paid federal holidays, and overtime compensation for non-exempt staff. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

“Root 3 Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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