Instrumentation Designer

Job Title:

Instrumentation Designer

Job Description

This role is ideal for an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Designer who enjoys working on complex industrial projects and collaborating with engineers, project managers, and operations teams to develop practical, high-quality designs. You’ll play a key role in supporting a variety of projects, helping translate technical requirements into clear, accurate design documentation. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, contribute to real-world industrial applications, and be part of a team focused on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and instrumentation design documentation, including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, cable schedules, and panel layouts.

• Create and update instrumentation and electrical drawings using AutoCAD, including 2D designs and, where applicable, 3D modeling.

• Interpret and apply P&IDs, vendor drawings, and technical documentation to produce accurate and constructible design packages.

• Support industrial projects in environments such as chemical, refinery, fertilizer, or similar facilities by providing practical, field-ready design solutions.

• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, operations, construction teams, and vendors to develop integrated electrical and instrumentation solutions.

• Participate in design reviews and document review activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Support construction and commissioning activities by providing design clarifications, resolving field issues, and updating drawings as needed.

• Incorporate applicable codes and standards, such as NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E, into design work to help ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

• Use tools such as Navisworks and SAP, as needed, to coordinate designs, manage project information, and support project execution.

• Assist with automation and control system design, including instrumentation controls and Siemens Step 7-related documentation, where applicable.

• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities, organizing work to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency across projects.

• Communicate effectively via email and other tools to coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of design-related questions.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation design experience in industrial facility environments .

• Strong experience developing electrical and instrumentation documentation, including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, cable schedules, and panel layouts.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D design; experience with 3D modeling is preferred.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, vendor drawings, and technical documentation and translate them into accurate design deliverables.

• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E.

• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and electrical design in industrial settings, including construction and commissioning support.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

• Experience using tools such as Navisworks and SAP in an industrial project environment.

• Familiarity with Siemens Step 7 and instrumentation controls in industrial applications.

• Proficiency with general business communication tools, including email platforms such as Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Drafting & Design, or a related field (preferred).

• Experience working on capital projects, automation upgrades, and brownfield improvements in operating industrial facilities.

• Background in industrial environments such as chemical plants, refineries, fertilizer facilities, or similar process industries.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar specialized electrical design software.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small, close-knit team and…