I&E Designer

Brunel; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an I&E Designer to support Instrumentation and Electrical design activities in a refinery environment. You will develop and revise I&E drawings, assist with MOC processes, and manage SPI databases.

The role involves field walkdowns, design package preparation, and coordinating with other disciplines. You will contribute to SPI migrations and ensure alignment with project timelines while adhering to safety requirements in both office and refinery settings.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of I&E design standards and practices.
• Experience with SPI system and database migrations.
• Ability to perform field walkdowns in operating refinery environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise I&E drawings throughout design and MOC processes.
• Prepare I&E design packages for construction.
• Support migration of existing instrumentation systems into SPI.
• Track progress for SPI migration projects and maintain SPI databases.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior designers and drafters.
• Follow site safety requirements in office and refinery environments.
• Perform field walkdowns and verify conditions.

Skills

Instrumentation and electrical design

SPI knowledge

Independent work capability

Field walkdowns (refinery)

Education

AAS in Drafting or related field

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

AutoCAD

Falcon

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are seeking an I&E Designer to support Instrumentation and Electrical design activities within a refinery environment. This position will be responsible for developing and revising I&E drawings, supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes, preparing design packages, and administering SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) databases.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise Instrumentation and Electrical drawings throughout design and MOC processes
• Prepare I&E design packages for construction
• Provide design support throughout all phases of projects
• Track and report progress for SPI migration projects
• Manage and maintain SPI databases for refinery units
• Support the migration of existing instrumentation systems into SPI
• Perform field walkdowns and verify existing field conditions
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, and other project teams
• Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced Designers and Drafters
• Follow applicable safety requirements while working in both office and refinery environments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Instrumentation and Electrical design
• In depth knowledge of I&E design standards, methods, and practices
• In depth knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)
• Experience with SPI system or database migration
• Experience creating and revising I&E drawings
• Ability to perform field walkdowns in an operating refinery environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• AAS degree in Drafting, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic computer and database skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in refining, petrochemical, or a similar industrial environment
• Experience with Falcon
• Experience with SAP

This position requires work in both office and refinery environments. Candidates must be comfortable performing field walkdowns and following site safety requirements.