Design Engineer

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this position, you will get to:

• Interpret piping and instrument diagrams, plot plans, piping isometrics, piping plan drawings, piping specifications and bills of materials, area classification drawings, and instrument details for projects in petrochemical and gas plants, refineries, LNG terminals, tank farms, pipelines, and other specialty engineering projects
• Produce engineering calculations and Heat Tracing Designs using 3-D and 2-D design software programs (TracerLynx, TraceCalc Pro, and MTO-data base, etc)
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with other functions and departments
• Provide technical support for field construction personnel from the office
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction to support the teams overall success and exceed customer expectations
• Verify all completed work complies with applicable specifications, customer drawings, codes, etc.

• A degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
• Experience with detailed design for refining, petrochemical and industrial plant projects
• Technical understanding of piping materials, components, valves, etc
• Technical understanding of Ohm's Law, and electrical properties
• Display an understanding of physical properties such as temperature, length, voltage, current, pressure
• Be a self-starter/self-motivated, detail oriented and a good communicator both written and oral
• Computer literate - proficient in a wide variety of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access)
• Able to develop relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, etc
• Some travel may be required to project sites or fabrication facilities
• Show a strong commitment to Customer focus, Respect and Teamwork, and Innovation
• Display positive energy, accountability, and integrity.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees