Senior Instrumentation & Controls Designer (3D CAD)

21 Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Designer to develop detailed 2D/3D drawings and models using AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. The role requires independent work with lead engineers and strong adherence to NEC codes and project standards.

You will produce complex electrical layouts, conduit/cable schedules, and 3D models while mentoring junior designers and coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
• Experience creating construction drawing packages.
• Experience performing field verification/site visits.
• Experience coordinating with engineers and multiple disciplines.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings.
• Experience mentoring junior CAD designers.
• Experience working with industrial facility projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite.
• Participate in site visits to verify as-built conditions or gather field data.
• Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Review and markup vendor drawings to ensure constructability alignment with design models.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mentoring junior CAD designers

Site verification experience

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx Structure

Electrical Design Suite

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Designer to develop detailed 2D/3D drawings and models using AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. The role requires independent work with lead engineers and strong adherence to NEC codes and project standards.

You will produce complex electrical layouts, conduit/cable schedules, and 3D models while mentoring junior designers and coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet deadlines.