Instrument Designer

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Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, 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 are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

We are seeking an experienced and results‑oriented Instrument Designer to join our team. This position will work with both local and remote design teams to lead the execution of Instrumentation scope of work. Your expertise in Instrumentation principles and practices, combined with your experience in the chemical industry, will be crucial in working with a project team of engineers and designers and driving to successful project completion.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, operations, and procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery.
• Lead and manage the execution of Instrumentation scope of work at the selected engineering service provider in all phases (Pre‑FEED, FEED, and Detail Design).
• Define the discipline list of activities, list of deliverables, time schedule.
• Produce a detailed list of in / out critical information to be closely monitored.
• Report on actual progress and forecasting / check for discipline activities.
• Coordinate the evaluation of the design changes to the original scope of work and verify the implementation of those approved.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations.
• Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as ISO, ANSI, IEEE and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in instrument engineering, particularly in the chemical industry, and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Utilize software tools and applications such as Intools, Bluebeam, Navisworks, AVEVA Engineering or equivalent and other engineering design software to support engineering activities and enhance project efficiency.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Instrument/Control) with related field experience is preferred.

Certification is not required at this level.

This position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering with focus on the chemical industry.

• Execution of instrument engineering experience in large capital projects is preferred.
• Experience with relay‑based logic panels, generic PLC operation, fiber optics, radio networks, multiplexer systems, digital instrumentation, operator graphics display, digital systems integration would all be an advantage.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members.
• Proven experience working on a project team of engineers, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with capital stage gate process and understanding of project execution.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge…