Oil & Gas Automation & Instrumentation Designer

PERC-eng; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC-eng in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Instrumentation and Automation Designer to develop high-level and detailed designs for oil and gas facilities. You will work with control systems and electrical engineers, interpreting P&IDs and wiring diagrams, and deliver CAD-based designs for process facilities.

The role requires 4+ years in upstream/midstream engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines to meet deadlines and standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project and detailed engineering experience in upstream/midstream facilities.
• Associate degree in CAD, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of design experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC, API 500, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and automation for process facilities using AutoCAD.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and other engineering documents.
• Collaborate with control systems and electrical engineers.
• Interface with other disciplines (structural, mechanical, instrumentation).
• Maintain detailed logs of activities and report to project managers.

Skills

P&ID reading

Teamwork

Documentation

Project scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in CAD or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

PERC-eng in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Instrumentation and Automation Designer to develop high-level and detailed designs for oil and gas facilities. You will work with control systems and electrical engineers, interpreting P&IDs and wiring diagrams, and deliver CAD-based designs for process facilities.

The role requires 4+ years in upstream/midstream engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines to meet deadlines and standards.