Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer

Nesco Resource•Houston, TX

About The Position

Nesco Resource is seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designers to support a major industrial engineering project in Houston, TX. The role calls for electrical and/or instrumentation design experience in industrial environments such as refinery, petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical processing, or EPC settings. The designer will develop detailed, construction-ready design packages and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of electrical and/or instrumentation design experience in industrial environments; 8 or more years preferred.
Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, chemical processing, oil and gas, or EPC projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable engineering design software.
Experience developing detailed engineering drawings and construction packages.
Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation design standards, including NEC and ISA.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering specifications, and technical drawings.
Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects.
Experience with 3D plant design and modeling software.
Knowledge of hazardous-area electrical design requirements.
Experience with brownfield facility modifications.
Experience supporting both electrical and instrumentation design disciplines.
Previous experience with an EPC engineering firm.
Eight or more years of electrical and/or instrumentation design experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical and instrumentation design drawings and construction packages.
Prepare electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
Develop instrumentation loop diagrams, instrument location plans, installation details, and hook-up drawings.
Review P&IDs and coordinate instrumentation requirements with engineering teams.
Design cable tray, conduit, grounding, lighting, and electrical distribution layouts.
Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, process, piping, and mechanical engineering disciplines.
Incorporate engineering changes and maintain accurate design documentation.
Review vendor drawings and equipment information for design integration.
Ensure designs comply with applicable project specifications and industry standards.
Support design reviews and resolve technical drafting issues.