Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer

Eichleay•Ferndale, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eichleay is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer with refinery and oil and gas industry experience and familiarity with electrical systems design. The role contributes to single-discipline and multidisciplinary projects, working closely with engineers and independently on complex design assignments. The designer may be asked to lead and direct other I&E designers and support development of project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. The position develops I&C design and construction packages for refinery and industrial projects. Electrical design and construction package experience is preferred. Work includes preparing instrumentation deliverables, assembling drawing and construction work packages for engineering review and approval, coordinating design requirements across disciplines, and developing designs using engineering information, specifications, vendor data, project standards, and field information. The designer also supports estimating, site visits, construction, commissioning, start-up, and client turnaround activities. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in Eichleay’s Ferndale, Washington office (Tuesday through Thursday) and two days working from home. Travel to local clients is required and may be at least one day per week for meetings; travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%. Work may also take place at client sites, production facilities, or industrial and construction job sites. Overtime may be necessary, including on weekdays and weekends. The anticipated annual salary range is $50–$60; the posting does not specify the pay period. Salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
Ability to coordinate with vendors and clients and manage budgets and schedules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Working experience with AutoCAD/NavisWorks and Bluebeam software.
Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, and 3D modeling, and experience reading engineering documents.
Ability to work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to meet applicable client and industry access requirements, including required safety training, badging, and drug and alcohol screening. A TWIC card must be obtained before the start date if required.
Ability to participate in random drug and alcohol programs and comply with federally mandated drug/alcohol testing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, speaking and hearing (including on site-based communication equipment), distinguishing colors, hearing safety tones or notifications, using hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, temperature, or controls, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in person and, when required, at office, field, client, production, industrial, or construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling.
Experience developing electrical design and construction packages.
Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables.
Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility.
Working knowledge of Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), including wiring, loop wiring, and loop diagram creation.
Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and design.
Familiarity with ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC standards.
Experience working with High Value Engineering centers (HVE).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, and environmental matters, addressing issues to help prevent harm to employees, clients, and contractors and environmental incidents.
Deliver accurate, quality work, meet project schedules, and review project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Develop instrumentation deliverables, including instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop diagrams, conduit and wiring drawings, schematics, termination drawings, installation details, and instrument location plans.
Develop electrical design and construction deliverables when needed, such as area classification drawings, single-line diagrams, grounding plans, routing and schedules, UPS systems, heat tracing, panel schedules, lighting plans, underground electrical plans, and duct bank details.
Assemble drawing and construction work packages for engineering review and approval.
Coordinate instrumentation and electrical design requirements across disciplines and project deliverables.
Develop designs using engineering information, project specifications, vendor data, applicable standards, and field information.
Work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision; provide direction to other I&E designers when requested.
Support development of man-hour estimates, material take-offs, project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
Perform job walks and site visits, assist with scope development, and support completion of issued-for-construction packages.
Respond to construction requests for information (RFIs).
Support project construction, commissioning, start-up, and client site turnaround activities as required.
Attend and participate in client and Eichleay project team meetings when required.
Coordinate with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients, and interact effectively with employees and clients at all levels.
Follow directions and guidance from senior design and engineering staff and maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Travel to local client locations for meetings and other work as required.
Follow client site rules and protocols, including those concerning infectious diseases.