Instrument Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Instrument Designer to support chemical manufacturing projects in the Pasadena, TX area. You will develop and maintain instrument design packages, create detailed drawings, and manage instrument data throughout concept to construction.

You will collaborate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls engineers to meet project needs. The role requires 5+ years in industrial instrumentation drafting and design, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Familiarity with P&IDs and instrumentation symbols.
• Experience conducting field verification and plant walk-downs.
• Knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain instrument design deliverables including Instrument Indexes, Instrument Location Plans, Loop Diagrams, Installation Details, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Junction Box Drawings, and Control System Architecture Drawings.
• Utilize Intergraph Smart Instrumentation (INtools) to create, update, and maintain instrument databases and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls Engineers to support project requirements.
• Perform field walk-downs to verify existing conditions and collect design information.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure documentation is updated following project completion.
• Develop material take-offs and instrument installation packages.
• Review vendor documentation and incorporate design requirements into project drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and company engineering practices.
• Assist during project execution, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

Instrument design

P&ID familiarity

Field verification

Control systems knowledge

Industrial instrumentation

ISA standards

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

Intergraph INtools

AutoCAD

Job description

What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: We are seeking an experienced Instrument Designer to support capital projects, maintenance improvements, and plant modifications within a chemical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining instrumentation design packages, producing detailed engineering drawings, managing instrument data, and supporting project execution from concept through construction.
Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Develop and maintain instrument design deliverables including:
• Instrument Indexes
• Instrument Location Plans
• Loop Diagrams
• Installation Details
• Wiring Diagrams
• Cable Schedules
• Junction Box Drawings
• Control System Architecture Drawings
• Utilize Intergraph Smart Instrumentation (INtools) to create, update, and maintain instrument databases and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls Engineers to support project requirements.
• Perform field walk-downs to verify existing conditions and collect design information.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure documentation is updated following project completion.
• Develop material take-offs and instrument installation packages.
• Review vendor documentation and incorporate design requirements into project drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and company engineering practices.
• Assist during project execution, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
  

Ideal Background
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.
Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with P&IDs and instrumentation symbols.
• Experience conducting field verification and plant walk-downs.
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation installations and control systems.
• Knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with ISA standards and industry best practices.
• Experience working in operating chemical or petrochemical facilities.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  

Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a \"team mentality\" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.