Instrumentation Engineer

Vantage Consulting; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Instrumentation Engineer for a 6-month onsite contract in New Jersey. The position focuses on hands-on electrical design, covering low voltage to medium voltage systems. Candidates should have proven experience in electrical design within an industrial setting and be able to work full-time onsite. This role offers a strong opportunity for those looking to advance their career in the electrical design field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Designer or Electrical Design Engineer in an industrial environment.
• Strong proficiency in electrical design deliverables including wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs including wiring diagrams and single-line diagrams.
• Perform electrical design work across a wide range of voltages.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical design deliverables

Hands-on experience with low voltage systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Electrical Design & Instrumentation Engineer

New Jersey (5 days/week)

W2 Contract

6 months

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer Engineer to support electrical design activities for industrial projects. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on electrical design and documentation across low voltage, instrumentation, and medium‑voltage systems. Experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar industrial environment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs including wiring diagrams, schematics, and single-line diagrams.
• Perform electrical design work across a wide range of voltages, from 24 V instrumentation and low voltage systems up to 480 V and medium voltage systems (~13.8 kV).
• Design and review instrumentation wiring, control wiring, and interconnections.
• Prepare and interpret analyzer and tubing schematics, including analytical panel drawings (strong plus).
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, instrumentation, and operations.
• Support redlines, updates, and revisions to existing electrical drawings and documentation.
• Provide technical support during design reviews and field implementation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Designer or Electrical Design Engineer in an industrial environment.
• Strong proficiency in electrical design deliverables (wiring diagrams, schematics, single-line diagrams).
• Hands‑on experience with low voltage, instrumentation (24 V), and power systems up to medium voltage (~13.8 kV).
• Ability to work onsite full‑time (5 days/week) in New Jersey.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or similar process‑industry environment.
• Familiarity with analyzer systems, analytical panels, and tubing schematics.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, IEEE, and ISA.

This is a 6-month onsite contract role offering a strong opportunity for experienced electrical designers seeking hands‑on project work in an industrial setting.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing

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