Full-Time

E&1 Designer

Posted on 2/21/2026

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

No salary listed

Longview, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
  • This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
  • Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
  • Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
  • Ability to determine load center substation loading.
  • Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.
  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
  • 3D AutoCAD is desirable.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
  • Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
  • Producing installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under minimal supervision.
  • Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
  • Providing on-site assistance during startup.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3D AutoCAD is desirable

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnership with Generational Wealth Advisors expands estate planning services for high-net-worth clients.
  • 2,103-person workforce and advanced fabrication capabilities position Hargrove for large-scale corporate event recovery.
  • EPC division captures capital project opportunities in energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Virtual event platforms capturing 35–38% market share by end-2026, threatening core fabrication business.
  • Corporate event budgets remain 15–20% below 2019 levels, reducing demand for design services.
  • Supply chain delays force cost absorption on fixed-price contracts, compressing margins significantly.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • 365,000 sq ft Lanham facility enables scalable, in-house fabrication for immersive corporate events.
  • Named to Event Marketer's 2025 Fab 50 and EXHIBITOR 2026 Top 40 lists.
  • Hargrove Engineers & Constructors EPC division diversifies beyond experiential into industrial projects.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 23rd, 2021
Generational Wealth Advisors partners with Hargrove Inc.

Generational Wealth Advisors (GWA), the wealth management team within Generational Group (GG), a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a new strategic relationship with the Hargrove Firm, Estate and Trust Attorneys (Hargrove).

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