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Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter

Job in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70595, USA
Listing for: Nari
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I

Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I

Company: EDG Inc

Job Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter will be responsible for preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for the design of complex offshore/onshore E&I systems utilizing CAD software.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings for assigned projects from information supplied and/or verbal instructions with little supervision required.
  • Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions.
  • Review information received from design team members, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions.
  • Interact with design team and clients for resolving drafting/design related issues.
  • Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client, Industry and Company Standards.
  • Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards.
  • Responsible for keeping Project Leads updated on all concerns relating to their respective assignments.
  • Create Electric Area Classification Plans and Details.
  • Calculate conduit and fittings size, with minimum guidance.
  • Size cable fittings, with minimum guidance.
  • Route cables in cable tray systems using cable schedules, with minimum guidance.
  • Calculate cable tray fill, with minimum guidance.
  • Create Tray Routing Plans.
  • Create Instrument Location Plan drawings using GA's, piping plans, etc.
  • Understand Instrument Cable Block diagrams.
  • Create Instrument Installation Details using engineering data sheets, with minimum guidance.
  • Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project.
  • Perform corrections to the following drawings: P&IDs, Grounding Plan, Cable Routing Plans, Tray Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, Building Layouts, and Loop Diagrams.
Qualifications
  • Requires accredited drafting training and discipline training or have prior up to twelve (12) months working experience.
  • Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge in one or more of these drafting software programs is required: E3D, Plant3D, CADWorx, Solid Works, Navisworks.
  • Working knowledge in (E3D Cabling System, and Smart Plant SPI) is highly preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of P&IDs.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC and DCS systems.
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA, NEMA, ISA & ANSI.
  • Basic knowledge of API RP 500, API RP 14F.
  • Basic knowledge of Electrical Codes NEC and IEC.
Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private, Semi-Private Office or office cubicle) but may also require occasional travel to off-site work locations. Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere. Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel. Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection. May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes. May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication which permits employee to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
Drug-Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

EEO

Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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