Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I

EDG; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Lafayette seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I to design 3D models and 2D drawings for complex offshore/onshore E&I systems using CAD software. You will produce accurate drawings, update designs from markups, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with the design team and clients, review project information, and support field data collection as needed. Office-based with possible offshore or plant site exposure.

Qualifications

• Accredited drafting training or up to 12 months of working experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and related design software.
• Knowledge of E3D, Plant3D, CADWorx, SolidWorks, Navisworks.
• Familiar with E3D Cabling System and SmartPlant SPI.
• Basic knowledge of P&ID, PLC and DCS systems.
• Understanding of OSHA, NEMA, ISA and ANSI standards.
• Awareness of NEC and IEC electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings from information with little supervision.
• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from markups or verbal instructions.
• Review design information for inconsistencies or errors.
• Interact with design team and clients to resolve drafting issues.
• Ensure drawings adhere to industry and company standards.
• Maintain project files following company standards.
• Create Electrical Area Classification Plans and Details.
• Size cables and fittings with guidance; route in cable tray systems.
• Create Tray Routing Plans and Instrument Location Plans.
• Create Instrument Installation Details using engineering data sheets.
• Perform field work to obtain data and create sketches.
• Apply corrections to P&ID’s, Grounding Plan, and other drawings.

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

Plant3D

CADWorx

SolidWorks

Navisworks

E3D Cabling System

SmartPlant SPI

OSHA/NEMA/ISA/ANSI

P&ID

PLC and DCS knowledge

Electrical Codes NEC/IEC

Job description

Job Details

• Industry: Oil & Gas
• Position: Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I
• Requisition Number: 2974
• Department: Drafting and Design
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Lafayette
• Open to local candidates only

Job Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter will be responsible for preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for the design of complex offshore/onshore E&I systems utilizing CAD software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings from supplied information or verbal instructions with little supervision.
• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups or verbal instructions.
• Review design information, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions.
• Interact with design team and clients to resolve drafting/design issues.
• Ensure all drawings adhere to Client, Industry, and Company Standards.
• Maintain project files and folders following company standards.
• Keep Project Leads updated on concerns related to assignments.
• Create Electric Area Classification Plans and Details.
• Calculate conduit and fittings size with minimum guidance.
• Size cable fittings with minimum guidance.
• Route cables in cable tray systems using cable schedules with minimum guidance.
• Calculate cable tray fill with minimum guidance.
• Create Tray Routing Plans.
• Create Instrument Location Plan drawings using GA's, piping plans, etc.
• Understand Instrument Cable Block diagrams.
• Create Instrument Installation Details using engineering data sheets with minimum guidance.
• Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches; duration determined by project requirements.
• Perform corrections to drawings: P&ID’s, Grounding Plan, Cable Routing Plans, Tray Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, Building Layouts, and Loop Diagrams.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Accredited drafting training and discipline training or up to 12 months of working experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of E3D, Plant3D, CADWorx, SolidWorks, Navisworks.
• Knowledge of E3D Cabling System and SmartPlant SPI preferred.
• Basic knowledge of P&ID’s, PLC and DCS systems.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, NEMA, ISA & ANSI.
• Basic knowledge of API RP 500, API RP 14F.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Codes NEC and IEC.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based (private, semi‑private office or cubicle); occasional travel to off‑site locations.
• Field duties may involve outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere.
• Interaction with team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
• Work offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Must wear safety equipment as required by the safety department.
• Must tolerate climate changes and potentially be at more than one job site in a day.
• Possible travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Clear speech and hearing for effective communication.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Good vision or other observation abilities.
• Manual dexterity for routine office duties.
• Personal mobility and reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations.

Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre‑employment hair and urine drug screens. Post‑hire employees are subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing, including hair and urine. Employees may also be required to sign, acknowledge, and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or client‑required programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.