Lead Designer - Instrumentation

Kent; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent in Mumbai seeks a Lead/Senior Instrumentation Designer to develop and coordinate detailed instrumentation design deliverables for engineering projects. The role involves 3D modelling, layouts, installation drawings, clash detection, and ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements.

The position supports design team coordination to ensure timely and accurate project delivery, with 10–18 years of experience and proficiency in SP3D/E3D.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 10–15 years of experience in instrumentation design within Oil & Gas or EPC projects.
• Experience with 3D modelling tools such as SP3D or E3D.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation layouts, cable routing, tray design and hook-up drawings.
• Familiarity with international standards and project engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models of instrumentation components and associated accessories.
• Prepare Instrumentation Location Plans and installation drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes and ensure integrated design.
• Guide junior designers and ensure deliverables meet project standards and timelines.

Skills

3D modelling

Clash detection

Instrumentation layouts

Coordination

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SP3D

E3D

Job description

Job Description:

Role scope

The Lead/Senior Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for developing and coordinating detailed instrumentation design deliverables for engineering projects. The role involves 3D modelling, preparation of layouts and installation drawings, clash detection, and ensuring compliance with project standards, client requirements, and quality parameters. The position also supports design team coordination to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Details / responsibilities

Instrumentation Design & Modelling

• Develop 3D models of instrumentation components including offline instruments, junction boxes (JB), air manifolds, local control panels, and associated accessories.
• Perform 3D model clash detection and coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes effectively.
• Execute Junction Box (JB) grouping and optimize instrument cabling arrangements.
• Prepare Instrumentation Location Plans in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop Fire & Gas Detection Layouts for process areas and facilities.
• Prepare Cable Routing Layouts and Cable Tray Routing Drawings.
• Produce Instrument Hook-up and Installation Drawings for field installation.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Review and guide junior designers in preparing instrumentation drawings and models.
• Ensure deliverables comply with project standards, international codes, and client specifications.
• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Review and guide junior designers in preparing instrumentation drawings and models.
• Ensure deliverables comply with project standards, international codes, and client specifications.
• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required.

Project Delivery

• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 10–15 years of experience in instrumentation design within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC projects.
• Experience with 3D modelling tools such as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation layouts, cable routing, tray design, and hook-up drawings.
• Familiarity with international standards and project engineering practices.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication and skills.
• Working as per the Quality and Safety requirement & Standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zone
• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
• Employee is responsible for adhering to all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, and actively participating in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ensure mandatory safety training are completed.

HSSEQ:

• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
• Employee is responsible for adhering to all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, and actively participating in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ensure mandatory safety training are completed.

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, you will handle various atypical tasks with reference to our defined processes and procedures. You will serve as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues. We’ll trust you with some complex challenges, requiring thorough investigation and analysis. Your ability to devise workarounds when immediate solutions are needed will showcase your problem-solving skills and expertise.

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client Focus
• Teamwork, Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making in own work area
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Effective coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work within project deadlines
• Problem-solving and clash resolution capability

Details about the role:

• Location:Mumbai
• Relocation required:Not Applicable
• Travel required:As per job requirement.
• Job Type:Permanent
• Experience level:10-18 years

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

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About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. Weve created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.