Instrumentation and Controls Designer

Eichleay • Ferndale, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eichleay is hiring an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Designer with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) experience to support refinery and oil & gas projects in Ferndale, WA. This role focuses on developing loop diagrams, instrument indexes, and construction-ready design packages while supporting field execution and commissioning activities. It is best suited for designers who have worked in industrial or refinery environments and enjoy bridging design and field operations. The role involves contributing to refinery and oil & gas projects supporting brownfield and sustaining capital work, instrumentation upgrades and system improvements, field-based execution tied to construction and commissioning, and multi-discipline engineering projects within industrial and process facilities. This is a hybrid role with a predictable schedule (Mon/Fri remote + every other Friday off) and offers direct exposure to refinery projects and field execution work within a 150+ year EPCM firm.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and 2 or more years of experience; or specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices plus two additional years of experience; or equivalent.
• Experience as an Instrumentation or Controls Designer in refinery or oil & gas environments
• Hands-on experience with: SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Loop diagrams and wiring design
• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Experience supporting construction packages, RFIs, and field execution
• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship
• Ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities
• Ability to pass in-depth drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience working onsite in refinery or industrial facilities
• Familiarity with: ISA, API, ANSI, NEC standards
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and deliverables
• Experience supporting turnarounds or capital projects in process industries

Responsibilities

• Develop I&C design deliverables, including: Instrument Index and I/O Lists, Loop diagrams (SPI), Wiring and conduit diagrams, Schematics and installation details, Location plans and IFC construction packages
• Utilize SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) for data and design management
• Perform material takeoffs (MTOs) and support man-hour estimates
• Conduct site walks and field verification in refinery/industrial environments
• Respond to RFIs and support construction teams
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and turnaround activities
• Ensure deliverables align with project schedules, budgets, and QA standards
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process)
• Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams
• Support senior designers and engineers on multi-discipline projects

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35-$42 per hour
• Eligibility for project-based field exposure and professional growth
• Hybrid work model with predictable schedule (Mon/Fri remote + every other Friday off)
• Strong collaboration between design teams and field operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree