Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer

Smyth Industries; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

4 days/10-hour weeks

Job summary

Smyth Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer in Arizona to support the water and reclamation projects.

The role involves designing EI&C systems, drafting detailed 2D/3D drawings, and coordinating with project teams to deliver high-quality electrical solutions for water infrastructure. The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and field teams, with a focus on accurate CAD work and adherence to standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CAD design and drafting experience supporting engineering projects.
• Associate degree or CAD certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects varying in size and complexity.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D/3D EI&C designs for water infrastructure power distribution, wiring, raceways, control systems, instrumentation, and other EI&C components.
• Demonstrate proficiency with 2D/3D EI&C drawings and details.
• Provide design support across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain CAD drafting standards and project documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Senior Designers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD LT

Plant 3D

ePlan

D2M

Civil 3D

Job description

Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer

If you're working 5 days a week and would prefer 4, we want to hear from you!

This job requires U.S. work authorization.

This position allows all levels of experience.

Overview

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of electricians workingbehind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as anElectrical Instrumentation and Controls Designerto help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

The ideal candidate will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment in a fast‑paced industry, while helping our Arizona clients engineer, rehabilitate, manufacture and construct water distribution and treatment infrastructure.

If you are looking for an organization who invests in their employees, has a culture of community and belonging that allows their people to be their best, and allows you to bring your authentic self to work while achieving purpose-driven work, then we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building the future.

About Us

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company's inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

We're proud of what we build but we're even prouder of the people who build it.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days).

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

Scope: Works collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Senior Designers to deliver high-quality design and drafting support for engineering consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects within the water and reclamation industry. Contributes to the development and execution of projects focused on the rehabilitation, fabrication and construction of electrical, instrumentation and control components of water/wastewater distribution and treatment infrastructure. Consistently upholds Smyth Industries' Policies and Procedures, supports Safety Compliance requirements, and exemplifies the company’s core Values while producing accurate and timely design work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Projects: Possess knowledge of Electrical engineering design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Plant3D) to produce detailed 2D/3D designs for water infrastructure power distribution, wiring, raceways, control systems, instrumentation, and other EI&C components
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of software, standards, and requirements for EI&C water & reclamation infrastructure
• Demonstrate expertise with 2D/3D EI&C drawings and details
• Provide design support across multiple consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects simultaneously
• Apply strong CAD design principles and technical drafting skills
• Develop draft engineering work products with senior staff input; incorporate engineering corrections and revisions
• Review design layouts to identify and resolve conflicts across disciplines and project elements
• Maintain organized project documentation for all CAD‑related design components
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• People: Participate in professional and technical training opportunities
• Work collaboratively across all departments; role does not include direct‑report management.
• BD/Marketing: Build and maintain positive relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal leadership through effective project delivery
• Serve as a brand ambassador for a company committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Organizational: Support development and maintenance of CAD drafting and design standards
• Contribute to improvement of project execution methodologies and tools
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance organizational performance
• Operate effectively within a team environment that values communication, cooperation, and shared responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Up to three (3) years of relevant CAD design and drafting experience supporting engineering projects
• Associate degree or CAD certificate, or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects varying in size and complexity
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Required to possess a valid driver's license and legally be able to operate a company vehicle
• Valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the water and wastewater or reclamation industry
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and/or control panel design software (ePlan, D2M, etc)
• Experience producing EI&C construction and fabrication drawings
• Familiarity with the current NEC Code, UL508A design requirements, CAD standards, design best practices, and engineering markups

Technical Design Excellence :

• Produces accurate 2D/3D designs
• Applies strong CAD principles
• Maintains current software and standards knowledge
• Project Execution: Manages multiple design tasks
• Meets schedule and budget goals
• Maintains organized documentation
• Quality & Accuracy: Identifies and resolves design issues early
• Incorporates corrections quickly
• Delivers clean, coordinated drawings
• Collaboration: Works effectively with engineers, project managers, and other designers
• Communicates clearly
• Supports smooth multidisciplinary workflow
• Professional Development: Participates in technical training
• Improves skills and tools
• Applies new knowledge to work
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Builds positive relationships
• Represents the company professionally
• Standards & Process Support: Helps maintain CAD standards
• Supports development of tools and methodologies
• Seeks process improvements
• Team Contribution: Works cooperatively
• Shares responsibility and workload
• Upholds company values and safety.

Disclaimers:

Duties may be modified at any time. Employment is at-will. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Smyth Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.