Instrumentation & Controls Designer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

21 Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Designer to develop detailed 2D/3D drawings and models using AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. The role requires independent work with lead engineers and strong adherence to NEC codes and project standards.

You will produce complex electrical layouts, conduit/cable schedules, and 3D models while mentoring junior designers and coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
• Experience creating construction drawing packages.
• Experience performing field verification/site visits.
• Experience coordinating with engineers and multiple disciplines.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings.
• Experience mentoring junior CAD designers.
• Experience working with industrial facility projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite.
• Participate in site visits to verify as-built conditions or gather field data.
• Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Review and markup vendor drawings to ensure constructability alignment with design models.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mentoring junior CAD designers

Site verification experience

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx Structure

Electrical Design Suite

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Position Summary: The Instrumentation & Controls Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models using software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision from lead designers and/or engineers while efficiently managing assigned tasks. The I & C Designer is expected to have a thorough understanding of processes, workflows, and NEC Codes for developing comprehensive construction packages, including drafting, modeling, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications. In addition to producing high-quality deliverables, the Designer will collaborate effectively with the project team to meet deadlines and address any challenges or discrepancies that may arise during the design process. Under the supervision of engineering, the Designer will interpret and refine concepts and sketches into construction drawings, while also delegating drafting or modeling tasks to Instrumentation & Controls Designers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite
• Participate in site visits as required to verify as-built conditions or gather field data
• Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality
• Assist lead designer in the review and markup stages of all applicable vendor drawings, ensuring critical information is presented, clear and adequate for constructability impact vendor drawings align with design models and drawings
• Proficient with conduit fill, cable tray fill, and voltage drop/cable sizing/de-rating
• Efficiently produce Electrical Conduit & Cable schedules using Microsoft Excel
• Efficiently produce detailed 2D deliverables for general drawings, typical/standard drawings, block diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, plan drawings, and loop diagrams using applicable software
• Produce instrument location plans using 3D external reference models, using applicable
• Develop 3D complex models of cable tray systems, conduit routing, and all associated electrical equipment using CADWorx Structure and Electrical Design Suite
• Assist Lead designer with generating and maintaining l/O list
• Perform quantity take-offs from models
• Ensure drawings and models adhere to project specifications, industry, client/internal standards, and encompass SOW
• Preparing deliverables for client submissions
• Perform thorough quality checks of own work and the work of I & C Designers before submission to ensure they meet quality standards
• Maintain records of revisions and markups through duration of project
• Delegate tasks to CAD Designers, manages their own tasks, and supports the Lead Designer in coordinating the overall workflow
• Serve as a resource for CAD Designers, providing mentorship and support as needed
• Be familiar with internal, client, and industry standards such as NEC, NEMA, API 500
• Maintain consistency in drafting output and ensure all files are organized according to data management protocols
• Work closely with leads, E & I engineers and other disciplines to ensure models and design packages meet project goals, are all cohesively integrated, and are in support of meeting deadlines across all disciplines
• Participate in internal project meetings as required by the discipline lead
• Manage on-demand tasks as assigned by the lead and communicate any potential impacts on other tasks
• Address design challenges, discrepancies, or missing information in coordination with the project team
• Cross train into electrical philosophy, standards, and specifications

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
• Experience creating construction drawing packages.
• Experience performing field verification/site visits.
• Experience coordinating with engineers and multiple disciplines.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings.
• Experience mentoring junior CAD designers.
• Experience working with industrial facility projects.
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field; or Technical/vocational training in CAD and electrical design; or Equivalent industry experience in Instrumentation & Controls design.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com. Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets.

Company Overview

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

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