Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

Plant Design I/O

Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

Plaquemine, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to join our team! You will be working closely with Engineering personnel to create and maintain electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation that are detailed, accurate, and visually appealing. You will follow company CAD guidelines for all processes, including naming conventions, data storage, and layout standards. The ideal candidate has experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AVEVA E&I, AVEVA E3D, or similar E&I design / drafting software along with excellent communication skills.

    Responsibilities

    Develop detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings (e.g., wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, single-line diagrams, and schematic layouts) using CAD/CAE tools (e.g., AutoCAD, AVEVA, etc.)

    Create instrument installation details, cable routing layouts, and electrical panel layouts.

    Support 3D modeling and integration of I&E components in plant design software.

    Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) and instrument indexes.

    Prepare and update datasheets and specifications for field instruments, control devices, and electrical equipment (motors, panels, junction boxes).

    Design and route instrumentation and electrical cables with correct sizing, shielding, and segregation practices.

    Create cable schedules and interconnection diagrams.

    Understand and design for various instrument types: transmitters, analyzers, switches, control valves, etc.

    Incorporate control system interface requirements including I/O allocations, cabinet terminations, and signal types.

    Support design of low voltage power systems, lighting, grounding, and power distribution.

    Integrate motor control centers (MCCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) into overall system layouts.

    Strong understanding of fundamentals of electrical & instrumentation engineering disciplines, as they relate to intelligent P&ID creation

    Support field verification and walkdowns, ensuring alignment of design with as-built conditions.

    Participate in construction support, responding to RFIs and updating documentation after commissioning.

    Able to understand and interpret drawing redline markup correctness and seek clarification if required from project stakeholders

    Complete work in a timely manner

    Work closely with other members of the drafting team as well as design partners to verify accuracy and details

    Follow all company guidelines for best practices

    Verify drawings are correct to specifications, codes, and other regulations

    Track all time spent on projects accurately

    Qualifications

    Previous experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AVEVA E&I, AVEVA E3D, or similar software

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

    The ability to work well within a team environment

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time

    Interpersonal skills to work within a small team, taking direction from Engineering Personnel

    Time management skills