Senior Instrumentation Designer

Kellogg Brown & Root Engineering & Construction India Pvt Ltd (KBR); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Chennai invites applications for an Instrumentation Designer. You will develop detailed engineering designs for instrumentation and control systems, ensuring accuracy, standard compliance, and seamless integration with process requirements on EPC projects.

Key duties include cable routing, instrument location layouts, 3D modeling with SP3D/PDMS/E3D, documentation control, and BOM preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience reading P&ID and Instrument Index.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation design concepts.
• Proficiency with 3D design tools used in process plants.

Responsibilities

• Cable routing and tray layouts for instrumentation.
• Prepare instrument location layouts and related drawings.
• Model cable tray supports and 3D design outputs.
• Produce Loop diagrams, termination drawings, and panel layouts.
• Assist in material take-offs and BOM preparation.

Skills

Instrumentation design concepts

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro Station

SP3D

PDMS

E3D

MS Office 365

Job description

Title: Sr. Designer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

An Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for developing detailed engineering designs, drawings, and documentation for instrumentation and control systems in projects. The role supports engineering teams by ensuring accurate design, compliance with standards, and integration with process and control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cable routing and tray layouts
• Instrument location layouts
• Cable Tray supports modelling
• Support 3D modelling activities using tools like SP3D, PDMS, or E3D
• Ensure proper documentation and revision control of all design outputs
• Assist in material take-offs (MTO) and preparation of bill of materials
• Must have proven experience in Reading P & ID and prepare Instrument Index. SPI INTOOLS Index / Specifications / Hook up / Wring module
• Preparation of Loop diagram, Termination Drawings, Panel GA drawings, Layout drawings, Location plan, Cable routing, Installation drawings, Junction box schedule, Hook up Diagram, Cable schedule
• Preparation of Material take off for instrument installation, cable, Cable tray and accessories

Qualifications

• AutoCAD and Micro Station
• Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Education requirement must match PROFILE CODE 10-18 Years of required experience Must be able to understand Instrumentation design concepts.
• Professional level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications specifically: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EPC projects or detailed engineering
• Experience in SP3D, PDMS or E3D
• Proficient in AutoCAD

Experience Level

Senior Level

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