Associate Instrumentation Designer

McDermott • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

McDermott is seeking an entry-level instrumentation designer to join its Houston office and support engineering and design teams on oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation projects. The designer will receive close supervision and support while developing design skills, preparing AutoCAD design drawings, and working in databases to develop wiring drawings. The role contributes to detailed, technically high-quality design deliverables with clear presentation and ease of construction in mind. It may require travel to project sites for inspections or testing to better understand design work and its impacts on construction.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working as an instrumentation designer.
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD drafting systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment with the company, suppliers, and clients, including remote teams in other countries.
• Experience using MS Office Suite, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed drawings and deliverables that are technically high quality, consistently presented, clear, and easy to construct.
• Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work.
• Gain an understanding of the Contract Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and interdisciplinary requirements.
• Assist with or prepare instrument design deliverables, including layout drawings; instrument hook-up and installation details; wiring and loop diagrams; panel and console drawings; schematics and block diagrams; and material schedules.
• Travel to project sites for inspections or testing when required, to better understand design work and its impacts on construction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed