Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

Plant Design I/O; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Plant Design I/O is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to join our team. You will create and maintain electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation, adhering to CAD guidelines for naming, data storage, and layouts.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, AVEVA E&I, AVEVA E3D or equivalent software and strong communication are essential. You will develop detailed diagrams, cable routing and panel layouts, support 3D integration, generate BOMs, and update datasheets.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings using CAD/CAE tools (AutoCAD, AVEVA, etc.).
• Create instrument installation details, cable routing layouts, and electrical panel layouts.
• Support 3D modeling and integration of I&E components in plant design software.
• Generate BOMs and instrument indexes; prepare datasheets and specs for field instruments and electrical equipment.
• Design and route cables with proper sizing, shielding, and segregation practices; create cable schedules and interconnection diagrams.
• Understand and design for various instrument types: transmitters, analyzers, switches, valves; include I/O allocations and signal types.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AVEVA E&I

AVEVA E3D

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to join our team! You will be working closely with Engineering personnel to create and maintain electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation that are detailed, accurate, and visually appealing. You will follow company CAD guidelines for all processes, including naming conventions, data storage, and layout standards. The ideal candidate has experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AVEVA E&I, AVEVA E3D, or similar E&I design / drafting software along with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings (e.g., wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, single-line diagrams, and schematic layouts) using CAD/CAE tools (e.g., AutoCAD, AVEVA, etc.)
• Create instrument installation details, cable routing layouts, and electrical panel layouts.
• Support 3D modeling and integration of I&E components in plant design software.
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) and instrument indexes.
• Prepare and update datasheets and specifications for field instruments, control devices, and electrical equipment (motors, panels, junction boxes).
• Design and route instrumentation and electrical cables with correct sizing, shielding, and segregation practices.
• Create cable schedules and interconnection diagrams.
• Understand and design for various instrument types: transmitters, analyzers, switches, control valves, etc.
• Incorporate control system interface requirements including I/O allocations, cabinet terminations, and signal types.
• Support design of low voltage power systems, lighting, grounding, and power distribution.
• Integrate motor control centers (MCCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) into overall system layouts.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of electrical & instrumentation engineering disciplines, as they relate to intelligent P&ID creation
• Support field verification and walkdowns, ensuring alignment of design with as-built conditions.
• Participate in construction support, responding to RFIs and updating documentation after commissioning.
• Able to understand and interpret drawing redline markup correctness and seek clarification if required from project stakeholders
• Complete work in a timely manner
• Work closely with other members of the drafting team as well as design partners to verify accuracy and details
• Follow all company guidelines for best practices
• Verify drawings are correct to specifications, codes, and other regulations
• Track all time spent on projects accurately

Qualifications

• Previous experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AVEVA E&I, AVEVA E3D, or similar software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time
• Interpersonal skills to work within a small team, taking direction from Engineering Personnel
• Time management skills

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.