Senior Instrument Designer – Process Control & DCS

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Instrument Designer to support chemical manufacturing projects in the Pasadena, TX area. You will develop and maintain instrument design packages, create detailed drawings, and manage instrument data throughout concept to construction.

You will collaborate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls engineers to meet project needs. The role requires 5+ years in industrial instrumentation drafting and design, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Familiarity with P&IDs and instrumentation symbols.
• Experience conducting field verification and plant walk-downs.
• Knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain instrument design deliverables including Instrument Indexes, Instrument Location Plans, Loop Diagrams, Installation Details, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Junction Box Drawings, and Control System Architecture Drawings.
• Utilize Intergraph Smart Instrumentation (INtools) to create, update, and maintain instrument databases and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls Engineers to support project requirements.
• Perform field walk-downs to verify existing conditions and collect design information.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure documentation is updated following project completion.
• Develop material take-offs and instrument installation packages.
• Review vendor documentation and incorporate design requirements into project drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and company engineering practices.
• Assist during project execution, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

Instrument design

P&ID familiarity

Field verification

Control systems knowledge

Industrial instrumentation

ISA standards

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

Intergraph INtools

AutoCAD

Job description

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Instrument Designer to support chemical manufacturing projects in the Pasadena, TX area. You will develop and maintain instrument design packages, create detailed drawings, and manage instrument data throughout concept to construction.

You will collaborate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Controls engineers to meet project needs. The role requires 5+ years in industrial instrumentation drafting and design, knowledge of