Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

NESC Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing Corp. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Instrument and Controls Designer to lead complex I&C design deliverables on projects. This on-site role requires deep expertise and hands-on leadership to coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and contractors.

You will produce layouts, wiring diagrams, and equipment arrangements, mentor junior designers, and manage scope, cost, and schedule to meet project requirements. Excellent communication and problem-solving are a must.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of current design and drafting software and Instrument and Controls design concepts.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive Instrument and Controls design and lead experience.
• Broad experience using process-plant Instrument and Controls specifications in design.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex Instrument and Controls design deliverables.
• Create conceptual Instrument and Controls layouts, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, location plans, plot plans, and equipment arrangements.
• Assist engineer in creating the instrument index.
• Prepare Instrument and Controls bulk material take-offs; review and check deliverables before issue.
• Often serve as the Instrument and Controls Design Lead on projects.
• Coordinate work between RDS disciplines, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Control costs, schedule, quantity, and budget.
• Mentor and train other designers by providing instruction in areas of expertise.

Skills

Instrument design

Controls design

Lead roles

Education

High school diploma with some college-level study

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Instrument and Controls Designer Levels: I, II

Job Type(s): Full-time | Contract-to-hire (6 mos. contract)

Job Location: Houston, TX | On-site

Pay: $70-$80/per hour

Description:

• Duties include production of complex Instrument and Controls design deliverables.
• Generate conceptual Instrument and Controls layouts, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, location plans, plot plans, and equipment arrangements.
• Assist the engineer in creating the instrument index.
• Prepares Instrument and Controls bulk material take-offs. Reviews and checks design deliverables before issue.
• Often serves as the Instrument and Controls Design Lead on Projects.
• Ensures that work is being properly coordinated between other RDS disciplines, vendors, fabricators, and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.
• Assist in training and mentoring other designers by providing instruction in areas of his/her expertise.

Requirements:

• High School diploma with some college-level study required.
• Has mastered current design and drafting software packages and has a thorough understanding of Instrument and Controls design.
• Typically has 10+ years of progressive experience in Instrument and Controls design and Instrument and Controls Design Lead roles.
• Has broad experience utilizing various process industry-related Instrument and Controls specifications in design.