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Project Engineering Electrical Designer

Muscatine, IA 52761

Posted: 03/05/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 618120 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 40-56.49/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Summary:

The Project Engineering Electrical Designer is responsible for completion of electrical design and drafting duties related to all areas of the plant and associated engineering disciplines. This individual works independently on job assignments, taking basic project information and producing finished engineering drawings suitable for bidding and construction. Documents produced include electrical schematics, connection diagrams, motor schematics, loop diagrams, electrical classification drawings,, installation details, miscellaneous construction and as-built drawings. The design/drafter may be responsible for making project design decisions.

Scope / Specific Responsibilities of the Position:

Electrical & Instrumentation system design.
Applying sound project design engineering principles.
Ensure systems and equipment are designed and installed in accordance with client and regulatory standards.
Assist with project reviews and system design.
Review field installations to ensure compliance with design.
Verification and completion of as-built drawings.
Work directly with Project Engineers, Project Planners and Construction Field Coordinators to define project implementation requirements.
Develop electrical & instrumentation drawings
Field verification as required to support project design.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop electrical & instrumentation drawings 60%
Updating as-built drawings 30%
Assist Project Construction Coordinator as needed with construction activities 5%
Work with Project Planner to establish resources 5%

Minimum Required Qualifications for the Position:

Education
Associate degree in Drafting/Design Technology or equivalent
8 years experience in electrical & instrumentation design in the process and industrial field

Competencies/Skills
The position requires good communication skills, capable of making decisions independently, strong personal initiative, basic electrical & instrumentation engineering knowledge, the ability to work well in a team environment, and the ability to work well in a culture that values diversity in a self directed team environment.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
Excellent Auto CADD operating skills.
Field verification technique knowledge.
Understanding of electrical & instrumentation design practices and regulations
In-depth knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations (i.e., NEC,OSHA, ADA,, etc.) as may be applicable to electrical & instrumentation.
Previous manufacturing experience - particularly with process related equipment (i.e., Switch Gear, MCC, Power Panels, Instruments and I/O systems, etc.).
Capable of working independently.

Description of Specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This position is in a manufacturing environment that requires:
The ability to ascend and descend stairs on a periodic basis.
The ability to access all areas of the plant.
This position requires working the Muscatine Plant core business hours.
Extended hours and weekend work required when needed to support plant activities.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.