Electrical Designer Level I

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

Worley is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer Level I to join our Monrovia, CA office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile energy and infrastructure projects while working alongside a collaborative team of engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical design skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering innovative and efficient solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• The ability to work within a team environment with a minimum of supervision and to Client, Company and Industry standards.
• Performs moderately to difficult drafting assignments requiring a working knowledge of established drafting techniques, standards, practices, and software. Understands and applies company procedures as they pertain to the electrical discipline.
• The proven ability to oversee the preparation of design and detail drawings from sketches, plans or other design / specification data.
• Ability to take on responsibility for the design and drafting of HV and LV electrical installations.
• Direct the work of junior designers and ensure the drawings are in accordance with the client requirements and relevant project specifications.
• Have the experience to participate in design review with various clients and to advise on technical design and drafting issues and compliance requirements as appropriate.
• Be able to demonstrate a proven track record of completing a given work scope within time and budget constraints.
• Develop layouts, plans, sections, elevations, and details for facilities, equipment, etc. from reference drawings or catalogues and makes routine calculations.
• Performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings. Records and files electrical discipline documents.
• Quality Assurance - Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the project, etc.
• Must be experienced in rebuilding design activities after a fire or other incident.
• Requires to be at site for approx. 6 months with site investigation, sketch preparation, preparation of work scope for demolition activities.

Essential Functions

• Performs electrical design work on small, mid-size and large projects of varying complexity.
• Provides drawing layouts and design development, applying technical knowledge, industry and client standards and codes
• Site verification, design data collection in hazardous locations
• Generate material take-offs (MTOs) and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Interact and guide workshare offices, coordinate and provide quality assurance.
• Performs calculations (lighting, cable tray, conduit, wire sizing, etc).
• Performs man-hour estimates for design work.
• Performs job walks wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in an operating oil and gas facility.

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Experience with SPEL, AutoCAD and MicroStation design software packages, AVEVA 2D/3D is a plus.
• Experience with the SP3D, PDMS, PDS EERWAY 3D CAD system, participate in 3D model reviews.
• Training in 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Specialization in the following: detailed drawings for lighting; small power and earthing systems; HV/LV single line diagrams; wiring and control schematic diagram; AC/DC distribution panels, process area electrical equipment layouts, substation and switchyard layouts, cable tray, above grade and underground cable layouts, duct bank sizing and layouts, preparation of installation details, grounding plans, lightning layouts.
• Cable schedules, cable pulling calculations, cable tray sizing calculations, cable selection & sizing calculations.
• Lighting calculations (using software AGI32, DiaLux, etc.)
• Functional MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.)
• Functional understanding of Electrical Estimating System to generate MTOs and BOMs.
• Work independently on design projects.
• Solid understanding of National Electric Code (NEC) and industry standards.
• Functional skills in the use of SmartPlant review and other 3D modelling software.
• Functional skills in the use of LFM or other laser scan tools.
• Functional skills in the use of Microstation (Hexagon) 2D, AutoCAD or other 2D design.
• Good understanding of electrical construction materials and material specifications.

Additional Relatable Attributes:

• Communicates or explains ideas and/or information clearly.
• Thoughts are well organized and recognizes potential miscommunications.
• Uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing.
• Handles in a constructive, non-disruptive manner, the multiple business, organizational and interpersonal changes or stress that may exist in the work processes, dealings with other personnel, and supervision (provided or received).
• Work processes include, but are not limited to how work is performed, supervised or distributed, how problems are solved, and how decisions are made.
• Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and makes recommendations.
• Keen safety awareness (in terms of safety in design and personal safety).
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others in a multi-discipline environment.
• Plans work and meet schedules.
• Continues to develop skills in interaction with clients and vendors.

Additional Information:

• This role is in California.
• Salary Hourly $30.49- $44.84.
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

San Francisco
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Los Angeles
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance."

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering / Design / Drafting.

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Design / Drafting.
• 3 years in petrochemical and refining with project design, execution, construction.
• Oil and Gas experience.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.