E&I Designer

Sterling Engineering; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Downers Grove, IL seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to support heavy industrial projects. You will develop and revise electrical and instrumentation drawings, perform field walkdowns, and coordinate with engineering and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of design experience in refining or petrochemical facilities, proficiency with AutoCAD, and the ability to interpret design standards and safety requirements while working in plant environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical and instrumentation design experience in industrial facilities.
• Experience in operating industrial plants and direct interaction with field personnel.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and design development.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret facility design standards and safety requirements.
• Comfort with wearing PPE and performing site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical and instrumentation drawings for projects.
• Create field sketches and convert them into detailed design documents.
• Update drawings to reflect equipment modifications and as-built conditions.
• Support drawing numbering, document control, and records management.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel to resolve design issues.
• Perform site walkdowns to collect data and verify conditions.

Skills

Field investigations

Field personnel coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to support engineering, maintenance, and capital improvement projects within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for producing and updating electrical and instrumentation design documentation, performing field investigations, and supporting engineering teams throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical and instrumentation design experience within refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, or other industrial facilities.
• Experience working in operating industrial plants and interacting directly with field personnel.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and design development.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply facility design standards, engineering specifications, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety requirements and field work expectations.
• Position requires regular access to operating industrial facilities and process units.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including flame-resistant clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Must be comfortable conducting field inspections, equipment reviews, and site verification activities.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access elevated work areas when required.

Design & Drafting

• Develop and revise electrical and instrumentation drawings in support of engineering and construction projects.
• Create field sketches and convert them into detailed design documents.
• Update existing drawings to reflect equipment modifications, system upgrades, and as-built conditions.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of:
• Control panel and cabinet layouts
• Distributed control system (DCS) documentation
• Instrument installation and location drawings
• Grounding and bonding layouts
• Lighting system drawings
• Heat tracing documentation
• Conduit and cable routing schedules
• Hazardous area classification drawings
• Process and instrumentation drawing updates
• Perform site walkdowns to collect design information and verify existing conditions.
• Review equipment locations, cable routing paths, instrument installations, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel to resolve design-related issues.

Documentation Management

• Maintain engineering drawing files and project records.
• Assist with document tracking, revision control, and drawing distribution processes.
• Support drawing numbering, document retrieval, and records management activities.
• Ensure project documentation remains current and organized throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience supporting projects in refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, power generation, or similar industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with instrumentation systems, motor controls, power distribution equipment, and industrial automation platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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