Instrumentation and Electrical Designer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Designer. You will be responsible for performing a range of design activities including schematics and control panels. The ideal candidate has experience with capital projects in various industries. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in design of electrical and instrumentation systems for capital projects.
• Proficient in utilizing CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards.
• Design control panels incorporating automation components.

Skills

Electrical system design

Instrumentation design

CAD software proficiency

Job description

Overview

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION DESIGNER

Seeking Electrical and Instrumentation Designer working with an EPC responsible for performing a broad range of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design activities. You will work with an EPC offering competitive compensation, great work environment and projects to keep you challenged and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, power routing plans (cable tray and conduit), lighting design and control panel layouts using CAD software (2D and 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, incorporating PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), and other automation components
• Draft and maintain P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and loop diagrams for control system documentation
• Assist in the development of I/O lists

Qualifications

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