LJA Engineering Looking for Project Engineer – Electrical Full Time

Division: Electrical

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: Project Engineer who will work with an experienced team of electrical/ instrumentation/control system (EIC) engineers and designers who specialize in Midstream Oil and Gas projects. Other types of projects would involve public works and private client projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities which involve motor control centers, standby and emergency power systems, roadway/area lighting, underground conduit systems, cable tray systems, etc.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of EIC system design concepts and calculations for utility services, standby power generation, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, conduit and cable schedules, electrical system design (lighting, instrumentation, PLC/RTU control and monitoring, and communications), detailed design calculations, and preparation of EIC specifications in low voltage to medium voltage electrical systems.
• Responsible for projects from initial concept development through the construction phase including the review and written responses to shop drawing submittals, requests for information, change proposal requests, preparation of record drawings, attendance at meetings, site inspections, preparation of punch lists, etc

Preferred / Required Experience:

• Texas PE Registration
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of post-graduate experience in the conceptual and detailed design of electrical/instrumentation/control systems for principally midstream oil and gas projects with an emphasis on natural gas/crude oil metering stations, compressor/pumping stations, etc.
• Two (2) years of documented successful experience of being in independently responsible charge of representing an employer in front of clients, permitting authorities, etc.
• Experience in P&ID coordination with piping group for review and markup of designs.
• Experience with gas/liquid flow computers and control system wiring diagrams.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Broad skills with various software packages (Word, Excel, Project Scheduling).
• Skill in using ETAP and/or SKM software would be a plus.
• A strong desire to join a team of seasoned engineers and designers who will be there to assist the employee in learning new project control skills and design knowledge.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Working at a computer for extended periods of time
• Driving personal car to/from various outside meetings