Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer

Eichleay, Inc.•Ferndale, WA

1d•$50 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

Eichleay is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer with experience in I&C and familiarity with electrical systems design for refinery and oil and gas industries. The role contributes to single-discipline and multidisciplinary projects, working closely with engineers. The designer must be able to work independently on complex assignments and may lead and direct other I&E designers, as well as support development of project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the Ferndale, Washington office Tuesday through Thursday and two days working from home. Local client travel 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%. The anticipated annual salary is $50–$60, with the range subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The designer develops I&C design and construction packages and instrumentation deliverables, coordinates design requirements across disciplines, and supports project construction, commissioning, startup, and client turnaround activities as required. Work may be performed at a client site, production facility, or industrial/construction job site. The role may require overtime on weekdays or weekends as workload dictates. Eichleay requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. The role is subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing and requires the ability to obtain and maintain site badging where applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in refinery or other oil and gas-related industries.
Associate’s degree in engineering or a 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.
Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, and 3D modeling, and experience reading engineering documents.
Willingness to travel to local clients, potentially at least one day per week; travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%.
Ability to obtain required HHFT safety training and current card, client safety training and badge, and TWIC certification and current card, as applicable. TWIC must be obtained before the start date or the start date may need to be adjusted.
Successful background screening, including verification of prior employment, education, criminal history, and driving record.
Participation in random drug and alcohol programs; the role is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to be badged and maintain a badge for safety-sensitive work and/or work at process-safety-management-governed facilities.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to follow client site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing electrical design and construction packages.
Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables.
Experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), including loop wiring and loop diagram creation.
Familiarity with industry standards including ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC.
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 commitment to health, safety, and environmental matters, addressing issues as needed to support zero harm and zero environmental incidents.
Deliver quality, accurate work and meet project schedules, including reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Develop complete 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 I&C 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 issued-for-construction packages.
Respond to construction requests for information (RFIs).
Support project construction, commissioning, startup, 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.
Follow directions and guidance from senior design and engineering staff.
Maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Coordinate with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.
Manage budgets and schedules.