Energy Transfer · 10 hours ago
Lead Designer I&E
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEnergy Transfer is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution company operating across the United States and beyond. The Lead Designer I&E will be responsible for leading design and drafting services for electrical/instrumentation/controls aspects of capital projects primarily for pipelines and terminals, ensuring projects are completed on time and in compliance with safety standards.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Coordination of multiple design projects within a fixed schedule
Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and/or operational challenges
Project responsibilities: Initial drawings and preliminary scope development; equipment specifications; construction drawings; bid packages; material takeoffs; technical support; construction inspection; as-built documentation; and project closeout. All this on time and in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. Work with/for Sunoco electrical engineers, project managers, designers/drafters, Sunoco operations, Sunoco maintenance, engineering service providers, customers, contractors, vendors, and inspectors. Must communicate and interact effectively with other company/contract disciplines to execute projects. This includes ensuring that multi-disciplined areas of the project are well coordinated and designed appropriately
Document facility changes and comply with the Company’s Process Safety Management program
Manages complex E/I design, preliminary equipment studies, electrical equipment layout, complex conduit routing, standard detail design development and light structural /concrete detailing
Provide technical support and/or guidance to all pipeline departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost-effective installations
Ensure CAD files and equipment files are maintained per company standards
Ensure design project complies with required codes, safety standards, specifications, work scope and construction drawings
May be required to travel on occasion to collect field data, to field verify existing drawings and to provide technical assistance to field construction
May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
Must possess and maintain TWIC certification
Proficiency creating design drawing packages using AutoCAD
PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Project, Outlook, and Excel
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to proof work for accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet deadlines as required
Knowledge of motor control components and schematic drawing development for across-the-line starters and variable frequency drives up through 5kV
ISA, NEC and API 500 code knowledge. This includes extensive experience in hazardous (classified) locations (Class 1 areas)
PLC cabinet design and wiring development, industrial networking and HMI systems
Piping and Instrument Diagram symbology (P&ID's), I&E installation detail drawings, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, instrument plans, PLC panel layout drawings, loop diagrams, ISA data sheets, etc
Instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and metering and analytical instrumentation
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
Verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills capable of taking initiative and making decisions
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or Electrical/Instrumentation Technology is preferred
Preferred 10 years of design experience in electrical/instrumentation/controls (EIC) required
Experience in terminal/pipeline/ engineering environment highly preferred. Previous leadership responsibilities preferred
Experience in industrial electrical/instrumentation construction with drafting knowledge is preferred
Preferred experience in CadWorx 3D and CadWorx P&ID
Electrical power distribution (12.47-34.5kV) is beneficial but not required
Company
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and associated energy infrastructure.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.24BKey Investors
Stephens Group
2026-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-18Post Ipo Debt· $3B
Leadership Team
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Thomas Long
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Leanne Campbell
Vice President Legal
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