Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer

Eichleay•Billings, MT

3d•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, works closely with engineers, and requires independent work on complex assignments. The designer may be asked to lead and direct other I&E designers and support development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules. The position develops I&C design and construction packages for refinery and industrial projects, with electrical design and construction package experience preferred. Work includes preparing design deliverables, assembling drawing and construction packages for engineering review and approval, coordinating design requirements across disciplines, and using engineering information, specifications, vendor data, project standards, and field information. The designer also supports estimating, material take-offs, site visits, construction, commissioning, start-up, and client turnaround activities. This is a hybrid position based in Billings, Montana. The position is described as three days in the Billings office and two days working from home, with an option to work remotely one day per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off. Travel to local clients is required and may be at least one day per week; travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%. Work may take place at a client site, production facility, or industrial or construction job site. Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays and weekends. Compensation is $45–$65 per hour; anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The role requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, the ability to meet client badging and safety requirements, and participation in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing. Industry requirements may include HHFT and client safety training, a TWIC certification, background screening, and participation in random drug and alcohol programs. TWIC must be obtained before the start date or the start date may need to be adjusted.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
Associate’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling; the degree is preferred.
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, 3D modeling, and reading engineering documents.
Ability to work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision.
Ability to travel to local clients; travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to meet client badging and safety requirements and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing.
TWIC card must be obtained before the start date if required for the position.
Ability to perform the described occasional physical activities, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing electrical design and construction packages.
Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables.
Experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) or Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), including loop wiring and loop diagram creation.
Familiarity with industry standards including ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC standards.
Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility.
Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and design.
Experience working with High Value Engineering centers (HVE).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues, addressing issues as necessary to support zero harm and zero environmental incidents.
Deliver quality, accurate work on schedule and review project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Develop I&C design and construction packages for refinery and industrial projects.
Develop instrumentation deliverables, including instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop diagrams, conduit and wiring drawings, schematics, termination drawings, installation details, and instrument location plans.
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 project standards, and field information.
Work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision.
Support development of man-hour estimates and material take-offs.
Perform job walks and site visits, assist with scope development, and support completion of IFC 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.
Interact effectively with employees and clients at all levels and follow directions and guidance from senior design and engineering staff.
Maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Coordinate with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
Travel to local client sites for meetings and other work as required.