Electrical Designer - Lead

Strategy-Engineering-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-matched 401k

Life insurance

980 schedule

Job summary

Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead to drive hands-on design work and lead the E&I design team on offshore and onshore oil and gas projects.

You will own PLC panel layouts, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and coordinate with project managers to meet safety standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electrical & Instrumentation design with leadership experience.
• Experience with offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities design standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D modeling and Navisworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver design documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the E&I Design department, coordinate team and performance management.
• Provide technical direction and design oversight on project deliverables.
• Develop design estimates and LOE proposals for new work and bidding.
• Distribute work to the design team based on skill sets and project requirements.
• Coordinate resource scheduling and monitor workloads to meet timelines and budgets.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation design for onshore and offshore facilities.
• Generate PLC panel layouts, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting layouts, and installation details.
• Interface with engineers, designers, project managers, and other discipline leads to ensure cohesive execution.

Skills

AutoCAD 3D modeling

Navisworks

E&I design standards

Team leadership

Wiring installation details

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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Electrical Designer - Lead

Full Time Houston, TX, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing and computerized maintenance management systems for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including; health, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as a company-matched 401k plan, life insurance and a 980 schedule.

Want to be a part of our team?

Strategy Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead who will take a hands‑on role in detailed I&E design activities across a variety of offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. This position is not only responsible for producing technical deliverables but also for leading the Electrical & Instrumentation Design team, managing workload distribution, and contributing to the strategic success of the department.

As a successful candidate, you will own key electrical system design deliverables, such as PLC panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and one‑line diagrams, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. You will also work closely with project managers and multi‑discipline leads to coordinate design efforts from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Design department, including team coordination, mentorship, and performance management.
• Provide technical direction and design oversight on project deliverables.
• Develop design estimates and level‑of‑effort proposals for new work and project bidding.
• Distribute work to the design team based on skill sets and project requirements.
• Coordinate resource scheduling and monitor workloads to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation design for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Generate design documents such as PLC panel layout drawings, one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting layouts, and installation details.
• Interface and collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other discipline leads to ensure cohesive, cross‑functional execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation design, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, including 3D modeling, and Navisworks.
• Strong knowledge of offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities design standards.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled in producing detailed design drawings and reviewing vendor documentation.
• Experience with wiring installation details and creating construction‑ready documentation.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.