Lead I&E Designer: Industrial Project Design & 3D Modeling

CGR Career Portal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Designer to own the quality and technical correctness of I&E drawing packages on multiple industrial projects. You will collaborate with lead engineers, other design groups, and client teams, coordinating the I&E portion of the 3D model and guiding less experienced designers.

The ideal candidate brings extensive I&E design experience, proves independent problem-solving, and demonstrates strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Extensive I&E design experience on industrial projects with focus on accuracy and quality.
• Experience juggling multiple projects while maintaining deliverable quality.
• Experience leading design coordination across disciplines, offices, and client teams.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling environments and multi-discipline model coordination.
• Experience performing site walkdowns and producing field reports and sketches.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete, accurate I&E drawings reflecting real-world constructability.
• Coordinate with lead engineers and other design groups to deliver a high-quality final package.
• Visit sites to gather field data and document conditions with reports and sketches.
• Act as lead designer on assigned projects, directing design work and reviews.
• Coordinate across all disciplines in the 3D model for model reviews and drawings.
• Troubleshoot complex design and field problems with creative solutions.
• Recommend updates to design standards to lower cost and raise quality.
• Keep up with current design tools and industry standards.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to other designers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on shared goals.

Skills

I&E design

3D CAD modeling

Cross-discipline coordination

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lead I&E Designer: Industrial Project Design & 3D Modeling

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring a Lead Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Designer for an engineering client. In this role, you will own the quality and technical correctness of I&E drawing packages on several industrial projects running at the same time.

You will work closely with lead engineers, other design groups, and client teams, and serve as the go-to designer for coordinating the I&E portion of the 3D model. The ideal candidate is a seasoned I&E designer who solves problems independently, communicates well, and enjoys guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete, accurate I&E drawings that reflect real-world constructability
• Support lead engineers and coordinate with other design groups to deliver a high-quality final package
• Visit sites to gather field data and document conditions with written reports and detailed sketches
• Act as lead designer on assigned projects, directing design work across internal and partner offices, reviewing deliverables, managing technical questions, and communicating with the client to keep work accurate and on schedule
• Coordinate across all disciplines in the 3D model to prepare for model reviews and drawing issues
• Troubleshoot complex design and field problems, applying creative solutions where standard approaches fall short
• Recommend updates to design standards that lower cost, raise quality, and simplify long-term maintenance
• Keep up with current design tools, modeling methods, and industry standards
• Mentor and provide technical direction to other designers
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on shared goals

Requirements

• Extensive I&E design experience on industrial projects, with a strong eye for drawing accuracy and quality
• Experience juggling multiple projects at once while maintaining deliverable quality
• Experience leading design coordination across disciplines, offices, and client teams
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling environments and multi-discipline model coordination
• Experience performing site walkdowns and producing field reports and sketches
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience as a lead designer on industrial EPC projects
• Experience developing or improving company design standards
• Experience mentoring junior designers