E&I Designer - Entry Level

Audubon is currently seeking an Entry Level E&I Designer to join our team in our Houston, TX Office.  The I&E Designer will perform assignments associated with designing instrument and electrical equipment, components, structures or systems.

• →Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• →Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and
  cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
• →Initiate drawings following instructions of engineer, designer, supervisor, specifications and/or
  sketches.
• →Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level
  designers and engineers.
• →Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• →Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• →Determine and initiate drawings/models based on optimal views relative to communicating
  construction desires as applicable.
• →Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various
  design solutions.
• →Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• →Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• →Design components or portions of systems, and modify existing designs to develop or improve them.
• →Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices
  and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• →Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• →Perform field data gathering when requested by supervisor or manager.
• →Track and maintain a continued awareness of task schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• →Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as
  well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• →Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and
  immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

•  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled