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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer 3

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Decatur, AL, USA
Remote
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
  • 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 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 using information from vendor equipment drawings.
  • Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
  • Ability to size control valves using appropriate software for instrumentation applications.
  • Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
  • Familiarity with standards that apply to instrumentation and controls, including ISA.
  • Ability to develop equipment specifications for motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, and load center unit substations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing electrical deliverables.
  • Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, detailed engineering schedule, and man-hour budget for a small project or an area of a larger project.
  • Ability to determine construction material quantities.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in virtual teams and across divisions and provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Perform complete designs for small and large electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods under general supervision.
  • Familiarize yourself with and use department design and drafting standards.
  • Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
  • Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup.
  • Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the project estimate level.
  • Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for project construction materials, preparing and organizing calculations for checking and drafting use and as deliverables when required.
  • Design for efficient use of construction materials, ease of construction, and a completed product that meets client expectations.
  • Check other engineers’ calculations for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
  • Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems by furnishing the sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
  • Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to support the scheduled completion of projects through timely information flow.
  • Advise the senior engineer of identified design or scope changes.
  • Assist other engineers in assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiries and procurement or subcontract pricing.
  • Review and check vendor drawings and other-discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
  • Develop construction specifications.
  • Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Perform fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
  • Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
  • Produce 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 general supervision.
  • Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
  • Develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Hargrove launched Equipment Solutions in January 2026, expanding cross-sell into fabrication.
  • In May 2026, Hargrove won an FEL-1 critical minerals study, opening growth.
  • Business Alabama named Ralph Hargrove 2026 CEO of the Year, boosting recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hargrove still depends on cyclical industrial capex, especially chemicals and refining spending.
  • New competitors like Blue Planet Systems can displace Hargrove on lower-carbon project design.
  • A major project failure or safety incident could damage trust across 19-plus offices.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove is 100% employee-owned, aligning retention with project delivery discipline.
  • It combines EPCm, controls, automation, and fabrication through Hargrove Equipment Solutions.
  • Its 2026 reputation spans chemicals, refining, life sciences, and critical minerals.

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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

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