E&I Designer

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Meraux (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. is seeking an experienced I/E Designer in Meraux, LA to develop electrical drawings, wiring schedules, and instrument layouts.

The role includes updating P&IDs, creating control diagrams, and ensuring design quality with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical/instrumentation drafting, is proficient in AutoCAD, and familiar with NEC, SAP, and CAD standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD.
• Experience: 10+ years in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
• Familiarity with NEC and ability to perform lighting level calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs, drawings, and schematics.
• Update P&IDs with instrument details.
• Coordinate with lead designer to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Review drawings for completeness and quality.
• Direct drafters and ensure proper check/backcheck.

Skills

NEC familiarity

Lighting calculations

Conduit sizing

Cable tray routing

System load calculations

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Drawing file/archive system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## E&I DesignerApply: Meraux, LA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-001182# What You'll Be Doing **Job Scope:** The I/E Designer will work with plant discipline engineers to develop plans and drawings and update the following items: Electrical single line diagrams, Motor schematics, Power panels layouts and schedules, Electrical Grounding plans, Lighting plans, Equipment layout and plot plans, Instrument loop sheets, Instrument junction boxes connection and fabricating details, Control panel connection and fabrication details, Distributive Control Systems termination diagrams, Wiring and Cable schedules, Bill of materials Instrument lists, Instrument spec sheets, P&IDs Update P&IDs with instrument details. The job is located in Meraux, LA. **Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:*** Responsible for the constructability, operability, and maintainability of the design within his/her discipline for the assigned project.* Provides comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective technical input into design related to his/her discipline for assigned projects.* Responsible for the preparation of detailed design drawings within his/her discipline, in accordance with engineering design, required as project deliverables.* Provides continual guidance to drafters within his/her discipline for assigned projects.* Communicates and coordinates with Lead Designer for respective discipline to promote smooth, accurate, and scheduled completion of deliverables.* Reviews drawings within his/her discipline for assigned projects on a regular basis for completeness, overall quality, and adherence to standards.* Ensures all drawings within his/her discipline for assigned projects have been properly checked and backchecked.* Prepares and/or directs the preparation of final drawing plots and copies for transmittal relative to all project deliverables.* Possesses an awareness of project schedule and budget.* Assists with Project Audits when required.# # Ideal Background **Education:** Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.**Experience:** Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design **Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).* Ability to perform lighting level calculations.* Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.* Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.* Ability to route conduit and cable tray.* Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.* Ability to determine motor control center loading.* Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.* Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.* Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.* Knowledge and understanding of workflow/information flow between disciplines.* Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.* Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.* Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.* SPI Proficient with AutoCAD. Experience with Drawing file/archive system and SAP.* Good communication and Virtual team skills **Physical Requirements*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. # Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.