Instrument and Controls Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and preparation of detailed instrumentation and control system drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, installation details, and assembly drawings from engineering designs, markups, and specifications
• Maintain: Instrument location plans, cable tray layouts, conduit routing drawings, junction box layouts, wiring interconnection diagrams, loop drawings, hook-up drawings, marshalling cabinet layouts, control panel layouts
• Create and maintain: PLC systems, DCS systems, SIS/ESD systems, control logic schematics, relay logic and interlock diagrams
• Perform instrument and electrical design calculations including: cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop calculations, cable tray fill calculations
• Support development and implementation of: PLC systems, DCS systems, SIS/ESD systems, control logic schematics, relay logic and interlock diagrams
• Review and optimize application and functionality of instrumentation and control systems
• Check and verify accuracy and completeness of drawings and deliverables prepared by others
• Create and maintain: Bills of materials (BOMs), instrument indexes, I/O lists, cable schedules, procurement packages, material take-offs
• Revise drawings, models, and documentation consistent with engineering changes and company change management procedures
• Implement revisions and change control processes in accordance with company standards and project requirements
• Assemble information and reference documentation from multiple disciplines and sources
• Identify opportunities for design improvements, constructability enhancements, and cost reductions
• Determine optimal drawing/model views and layouts to effectively communicate installation and construction requirements
• Review field redlines and generate accurate as-built documentation
• Support preparation and review of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and turnover packages
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software to create and maintain instrumentation and controls design deliverables
• Create technical documentation supporting procurement, fabrication, installation, and construction activities
• Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) development and implementation
• Analyze impacts of proposed design changes and identify potential interferences or constructability issues
• Coordinate with: Process engineers, Electrical engineers, Mechanical engineers, Piping designers, Automation specialists, Vendors and contractors
• Produce deliverables in accordance with company standards while maintaining project schedule and budget requirements
• Maintain proper electronic file management and document control practices
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams
• Track and maintain awareness of project schedules, manpower requirements, and budget impacts
• Comply with all company and client HSSE standards and applicable regulations
• Participate in hazard identification, safety observations, and incident reporting programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of instrumentation and controls design experience in: Oil & gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, Chemical processing, Midstream facilities
• Advanced proficiency with: AutoCAD, SPI / SmartPlant Instrumentation (Intools), 3D modeling platforms such as: PDMSE, AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Strong working knowledge of: Instrumentation design standards, ISA standards, NEC requirements, PIP standards, Client specifications
• Experience with: PLC systems, DCS systems, SIS/ESD systems, Industrial networking and communications layouts
• Extensive field experience and ability to perform site walkdowns independently
• Experience leading small to medium-sized projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to independently solve complex design and constructability issues
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to read and understand: Engineering drawings, P&IDs, Wiring diagrams, Loop diagrams, Instrument specifications
• Preferred Experience with LNG facilities
• Preferred Experience supporting global engineering execution teams
• Familiarity with laser scan integration and intelligent 3D modeling environments
• Experience with document management systems and project workflows