Designer, Instrumentation & Controls

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. seeks a Sr. Designer, I&C to join our Design Group in the US. You will collaborate with engineers and designers on capital projects, developing I&C deliverables such as P&IDs, panel drawings, and wiring diagrams for industrial facilities.

You will mentor junior staff, apply ISA/NEC standards, and contribute to construction drawings and vendor submittals. The role requires strong Revit skills, AutoCAD proficiency, and travel for project needs as described.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Revit experience on industrial projects.
• Knowledge of ISA, NEC, NFPA, UL508A standards.
• Proficient with wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill.
• Experience preparing I&C datasheets and IO lists.
• AutoCAD and 3D modeling in Revit proficiency.
• Willingness to travel for project needs.
• Two-year degree with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects with I&C design deliverables.
• Design panels, planview drawings, BIM models for facilities.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with engineers.
• Develop IO wire pull schedules and conduit sizing calculations.
• Create P&IDs, schematics, and installation details.
• Review vendor submittals and technical docs.
• Provide on-site assessment and startup support as needed.
• Collaborate across offices and engineering disciplines.

Skills

Revit

Panel design

Wire sizing

Voltage drop

IO lists

P&IDs

Industrial facilities

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Sr. Designer, I&C, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our I&C practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. Work with licensed engineers and experienced designers to design panels, planview drawings, BIM models, and etc. for industrial facilities. Be able to train/mentor less experienced professionals in client and industry standards and best practices. Exhibit leadership skills to successfully manage a team of designers throughout a project execution. Develop IO wire pull schedule, while performing conduit, wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, and cable tray sizing. Develop Network cable pull schedule. Create construction drawings for I&C deliverables such as P&IDs, panel drawings, standard installation details , schematics, connection diagrams, and plans. Interpret and apply industry codes and standards, including hazardous area classification for electrical equipment. Develop specifications and review vendor submittals. Occasionally provide on‑site assessment, construction support, and start‑up support. Work with other engineering disciplines across multiple offices. Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Strong user experience with Revit
• Experience executing projects for industrial facilities with a focus on quality, cost effectiveness, and safety
• Knowledge of: ISA standards NEC NFPA UL508A Technical competency in Instrumentation, control systems, panel design and etc.
• Proficiency in performing calculations for wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, cable tray sizing and fill.
• Expertise in the preparation of design criteria, and specification for I&C equipment
• Solid skills in instrument selection and creating datasheets, IO lists, cable schedules, and instrument and valve indexes.
• Expertise in designing wiring and conduit drawings using AutoCAD and 3D modeling in Revit.
• The ability to assist in the development of construction drawings and review work packages
• Firm understanding of digital communication protocols, communication cable types, and methods of cross communication between systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to successfully interact with management, clients, and vendors
• Solid computer skills in the use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Revu Bluebeam
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A two‑year degree with relevant experience

Company Culture

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path.

Sr. Designer, I&C, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Sr. Designer, I&C but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant. #LI-TT

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Equal Opportunity

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Design Group Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world‑class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.