Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The primary objective of the Instrument/Electrical (I/E) Functional Safety Engineer is to drive project implementation focused on Safety Instrumented System (SIS) lifecycle management for our manufacturing site. In this role you will develop and steward our project systems/processes, which will help improve the site’s overall instrumentation and electrical assets. Communication with various levels of the organization including project engineers, area process control system engineers, area reliability engineers, Safety Instrumented System (SIS) engineers, and PSM team members, is necessary to ensure design verification initiatives and activities for testing our Safety System via proof test procedure and make sure that are properly managed. CSFE/CFSP professional certification is prefer.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

With limited supervision and heavy decision-making:

• Provide design engineering support for projects.

• Responsible for developing scope of work details for instrument and electrical discipline.

• Serves as a Project Team Leader if required and serve as responsible person for the project success (Cost, Timing and Quality).

• Participates in the Process Safety Engineering Team to effectively implement and manage the Facility’s Safety Instrumented System (SIS) safety life cycle phases. Proficiency in SIF Design and SIL implementation as well as working knowledge and proficient of IEC 61511.

• Provides Instrument/Electrical expertise to the plant as required.

• Provides start-up assistance for new installations as required.

• Participates in Process Safety Management studies such as Design Hazard Reviews, Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis and incident investigations. Addresses assigned action items resulting from these studies.

• Responsible for performing equipment design calculations and providing equipment specifications for the purchase of new instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Responsible for determining drafting resource requirements and requesting resources when required.

• Responsible for developing spare parts list for new instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Responsible for conducting project meetings when required.

• Accountable for project implementation, including field inspection, problem solving, and coordination.

• Proficiency utilizing the SIL calculation tools, SLM, exSILentia software. Work knowledge of aeShield and Isograph FaultTree+ analysis

• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet site objectives.

• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.

• Assists other employees in accomplishments of company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Participates in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer and/or Control Systems from an accredited university is required. Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant experience in I/E and SIS Engineer is required. 2+ years of Project Engineering experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

• Ability to perform lighting level calculations.

• Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.

• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.

• Ability to route conduit and cable tray.

• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.

• Ability to determine motor control center loading.

• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

• Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.

• (Instrumentation) Ability to size control valves using appropriate software.

• (Instrumentation) Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and actuated valves.

• (Instrumentation) Familiarity with standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA).

• Ability to develop equipment specifications for equipment such as motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, load center unit substations.

• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.

• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.

• Ability to determine construction material quantities.

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good presentation skills.

• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.