Lead Instrumentation Designer for Complex Industrial Projects

Worley Group, Inc

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Worley Group, Inc seeks an experienced Instrumentation Design Lead to guide project phases from concept through construction support. You will coordinate with engineering, management and vendors, delivering compliant instrument deliverables and field verification.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in instrumentation design across oil, gas or petrochemical sectors, strong leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD and SPI, plus 3D tools. Travel to sites may be required; TWIC eligibility could apply.

Qualifications

Typically 12+ years of instrumentation design experience, preferably supporting oil & gas, refining, chemical, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial projects.
Strong experience leading instrumentation design work on complex multi-discipline projects, including coordination of design teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and SmartPlant Instrumentation/SPI is required; experience with MicroStation and 3D modeling tools such as Smart 3D, E3D, PDMS, or Navisworks is preferred.
Working knowledge of instrumentation design deliverables, industry codes and standards, construction practices, field verification, and plant safety requirements.
Experience with instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, junction box schedules, instrument installation details, material take-offs, and construction packages.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and client facilities as required; TWIC eligibility may be required depending on project assignment.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and check instrumentation deliverables including instrument location plans, installation details, loop diagrams, wiring and termination diagrams, junction box schedules, I/O lists, panel layouts, cable tray/conduit routing, and construction work packages.
Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, piping, electrical, civil/structural, process, procurement, vendors, clients, and workshare teams to support integrated project delivery.
Plan and conduct field investigations, site walkdowns, data gathering, and as-built verification at customer facilities as required.
Mentor and support the development of junior designers and CAD technicians, including providing technical coaching and input on performance and development needs.
Review and resolve 3D model interferences and clashes related to instrument locations, supports, cable tray, conduit routing, equipment access, and discipline interfaces.