E&I Designer (2D AutoCAD) - Chemical Manufacturing

Wood PLC; Narrows (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an E&I Designer (2D AutoCAD) to join its Oil & Gas Operations Americas unit, onsite in Narrows, VA. You will produce detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings, comply with plant standards, and assemble design packages for capital and maintenance projects.

Work with project managers and discipline engineers, provide field support during construction, and help develop safe, compliant designs with ProjectWise documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and/or instrumentation design or drafting.
• Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and support multiple projects.
• Comfortable providing field support and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed E&I design drawings and documentation using 2D AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs meet plant standards, national codes, and best engineering practices.
• Prepare drawing packages, BOMs, tie-in lists, and project documentation.
• Support project estimating, scope development, and design reviews.
• Provide field support during construction, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Participate in safety planning and complete Project Safety Plans for assigned work.
• Maintain accurate electronic files in ProjectWise and support MOC documentation.
• Assist with construction scope packages and collaborate with Construction Coordinators.
• Respond to plant emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

2D AutoCAD

Industrial environments

Field support

Tools

ProjectWise

SAP

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a E&I Designer (2D AutoCAD) - Chemical Manufacturing to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity is onsite in Narrows, VA, United States. #LI-Onsite

The Role

The E&I Designer supports capital and maintenance projects by producing high quality 2D AutoCAD drawings, technical documentation, and field ready design packages. This role works closely with Project Managers, Construction Coordinators, and discipline engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts with pre-tax advantages
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability income protection
• Wellbeing programs including mental health support
• Specialized health programs for chronic conditions, joint pain, GI health, and more
• Legal assistance, identity theft protection, and discount programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed E&I design drawings and documentation using 2D AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs meet plant standards, national codes, and best engineering practices.
• Prepare drawing packages, BOMs, tie-in lists, and project documentation.
• Support project estimating, scope development, and design reviews.
• Provide field support during construction, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Participate in safety planning and complete Project Safety Plans for assigned work.
• Maintain accurate electronic files in ProjectWise and support MOC documentation.
• Assist with construction scope packages and collaborate with Construction Coordinators.
• Respond to plant emergencies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Experience in electrical and/or instrumentation design or drafting.
• Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and support multiple projects.
• Comfortable providing field support and adapting to changing priorities.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical or heavy industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise, SAP, and plant documentation systems.

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About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.