Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer

Eichleay, Inc.•Billings, MT

4d•$45 - $65•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, collaborates closely with engineers, and requires independent work. The designer may be asked to lead and direct other I&E designers and support development of project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. This hybrid position is based in Billings, Montana. The stated arrangement includes three days in the Billings office and two days working from home; the schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off and the option to work remotely one day per week. 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%. Compensation is $45–$65 per hour, with anticipated annual salary varying based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The role develops I&C design and construction packages for refinery and industrial projects, coordinates I&E requirements across disciplines, and supports project construction, commissioning, start-up, and client site turnaround activities as required. Work may be performed at a client site, production facility, or industrial/construction job site. Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates, including weekdays and weekends. The position requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and is subject to background screening, safety and client site requirements, and federally mandated drug/alcohol testing.

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.
Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Working experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, 3D modeling, and reading engineering documents.
Ability to work independently on complex 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 applicable site and industry requirements, including safety training and credentials, background screening, and participation in random drug and alcohol programs. A TWIC card must be obtained before the start date or the start date may need to be adjusted.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues, addressing issues as necessary to help ensure 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 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 issued-for-construction packages.
Respond to construction requests for information.
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.
Follow directions and guidance from senior design and engineering staff.
Maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Travel to local client sites for meetings and other work as required.