EI&C Designer VI

Tetra Tech; Arvada (CO); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer VI to design, detail, and support electrical and instrumentation systems for oil, gas, and manufacturing facilities in a hybrid Arvada, CO role.

The position emphasizes one-line diagrams, P&ID development, 3D modeling in AutoCAD, and coordination with project teams. Strong drafting expertise and minimal supervision are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; post‑secondary training preferred.
• Certificate in electrical drafting or related field preferred.
• 12+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas or similar industries required.
• Expert in design, drafting, and 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to deliver project deliverables on time.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings to client standards.
• Mentor less experienced team members and supervise others when needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D Design

CadWORX P&ID

CadWORX Plant

SKM

Electrical schematics

One-line diagrams

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Education

High school diploma

Electrical drafting certificate

Tools

Daniels

MicroMotion

Fisher

TraceCalc Pro

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Designers play a crucial role in our business, ensuring that systems and equipment are designed, installed and maintained to meet safety standards and operation requirements. They work on projects ranging from power plants to manufacturing facilities, focusing on electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems. This Electrical& Instrumentation Designer VI position requires a blend of technical knowledge, creativity and attention to detail.

Interacts and coordinates well with other discipline team members.

Supports specification of electrical equipment, conduit and wire sizing, load lists.

Knowledge to plan, design, and commission all aspects of Oil Production and Natural Gas Facilities including: TIC estimates, design basis creation, customer interface, One-Lines, Cable Schedules and sizing, P&ID development, control system design, instrument specification, QA/QC, vendor and contractor coordination, shop inspections and factory acceptance testing, electrical study modeling, and commissioning/start up support

PHA participation as required

Operational knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs.

Ability to supervise others to generate one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layout drawings (lighting, grounding, electrical area classification plans)

Works directly with Engineers and Designers to prepare project deliverables with no supervision

Expert knowledge of P&IDs, electrical & instrumentation drawings from a set of redlines using company/client drafting guidelines.

AutoCAD tasks - 3D Modeling, Electrical One Lines, Lighting and Power Plan Drawings, and PLC and Junction Box Details and Wiring Diagrams

Develops and improves technical knowledge and skills

Maintains professionalism in relationships with other office and team members

Constructively builds and maintains relationships with others on the project design team

Travel required when requested

Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications

High school diploma and post‑secondary training is preferred.

Community College or Trade School certificate, electrical drafting focus preferred

12+ years’ experience. Oil and Gas and other Process Control, Manufacturing or Fabrication Industries experience required.

Advanced experience in design, drafting, and 3D modeling.

Expert knowledge of current engineering design and drafting software packages including: AutoCAD, 3D Design, CadWORX P&ID, CadWORX Plant, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, SKM, and various vendor specific sizing softwares (Daniels, MicroMotion, Fisher, TraceCalc Pro, etc.)

Ability to logically organize and multi‑task work in a fast pace environment

Ability to listen to others and ask clarifying questions at appropriate time

Willingness to accept suggestions and corrections on organization and planning issues

Seeks help to understand and productively work through conflict to keep tasks moving forward

Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive

Requires minimal supervision and able to supervise others.

Ability to mentor less experienced team members is required.

Highly detail oriented.

Target Salary Range

$137,000 to $147,680 Please note that Tetra Tech considers numerous factors in determining pay, including but not limited to education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business

Physical Requirements

Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms.

Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects.

Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds.

Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Requires composure and ability to prioritize and manage several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a prominent level of competence and accuracy.

Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but are not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.

Additional Information

Position: Full-time, exempt.

Work Location: 5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002

This position offers the flexibility to have a hybrid in‑office work schedule.

Travel: Less than 15%

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short‑Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.