Instrumentation and Electrical Designer in 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

Job DescriptionJob Description

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.

The Electrical and Instrumentation Designer will:

• 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.