I&C Designer

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Designer to support industrial projects from concept through IFC. You will produce high‑quality I&C design deliverables and collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders to ensure accuracy, schedule adherence, and successful execution.

You will develop P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, termination drawings, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to address interfaces and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Designer in industrial environments.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating vendor design packages.
• Solid understanding of P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, termination drawings, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain instrumentation and controls design deliverables from concept through IFC.
• Create and update P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, termination details, wiring and interconnect diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Perform detailed reviews of vendor packages to ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Coordinate daily with I&E Engineers, Lead Designers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve design interfaces and technical issues.
• Support design reviews, address comments, and drive closure of review items in a timely manner.
• Ensure drawings and documentation meet company, client, and industry standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with field support activities, design changes, and as-built documentation as required.
• Participate in project planning efforts to maintain design schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Independent collaboration

Project teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

I&C Designer Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Designer to support the development and execution of industrial projects from concept through Issued for Construction (IFC). This role is responsible for producing high-quality instrumentation and control system design deliverables while collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain instrumentation and controls design deliverables throughout all project phases, from concept through IFC.
• Create and update P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, termination details, wiring and interconnect diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Perform detailed reviews of vendor packages to ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Coordinate daily with I&E Engineers, Lead Designers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve design interfaces and technical issues.
• Support design reviews, address comments, and drive closure of review items in a timely manner.
• Ensure drawings and documentation meet company, client, and industry standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with field support activities, design changes, and as-built documentation as required.
• Participate in project planning efforts to maintain design schedules and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Designer in industrial, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating vendor design packages.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and control systems design, including:
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument loop diagrams
  • Termination drawings
  • Wiring and interconnect diagrams
  • Control panel layouts
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical design experience.
• Experience with Navisworks.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Experience using Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, field instrumentation, and construction documentation processes.

Desired Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues.
• Strong organizational and schedule management abilities.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.