Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Designer to work on EPC projects. The role involves creating detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power routing, lighting designs, and control panel layouts using CAD in 2D/3D.

You will ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA and develop P&IDs, cable schedules, and I/O lists for client documentation. Experience across chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or oil and gas sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced in design of electrical and instrumentation systems for capital projects (industries: chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, industrial, oil and gas).
• Proficient in utilizing CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power routing plans (cable tray and conduit), lighting design and control panel layouts using CAD (2D/3D).
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards and codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA).
• Create cable schedules, conduit layouts, and terminal strip drawings.
• Design control panels with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and other automation components.
• Draft and maintain P&IDs and loop diagrams for control system documentation.
• Assist in the development of I/O lists.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD design

P&ID drafting

Instrumentation systems

Control panels

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Designer to work on EPC projects. The role involves creating detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power routing, lighting designs, and control panel layouts using CAD in 2D/3D.

You will ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA and develop P&IDs, cable schedules, and I/O lists for client documentation. Experience across chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or oil and gas sectors is preferred.