Instrumentation and Electrical Designer

Eichleay, Inc.•Ferndale, WA

1d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Eichleay is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Designer to support projects in refining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing. The role develops instrumentation, controls, and electrical design deliverables and collaborates with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Projects may include single-discipline and multidisciplinary work, facility upgrades and expansions, and complex capital projects. The designer develops complete I&E design and construction packages, drawing and construction work packages, and project deliverables using engineering information, project specifications, vendor data, applicable standards, and field information. The role works across project phases, coordinates design requirements across disciplines, and supports project construction, commissioning, start-up, and client turnaround activities. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in Eichleay’s Ferndale, Washington office and two days working from home. 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%. The role may involve work at client sites, production facilities, and industrial or construction job sites. Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays and weekends. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to meet applicable client/site access and safety requirements, including drug and alcohol testing and the ability to obtain or maintain required badges and certifications.

Requirements

At least 6 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 software.
Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, 3D modeling, and reading engineering documents.
Experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), including loop wiring.
Ability to work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel to local clients; travel may be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must meet applicable industry and client requirements, which may include HHFT safety training, client safety training and badge, and TWIC certification. A TWIC card must be obtained before the start date or the start date may be adjusted.
Must undergo background screening, including verification of previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record.
Must participate in random drug and alcohol programs and meet federally mandated drug/alcohol testing requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a safety-sensitive site badge, where applicable.
Must be able to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation provided as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in engineering or a scientific discipline, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling.
Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, or similar heavy industrial facilities.
Experience developing electrical heat tracing packages.
Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables.
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 concerns as necessary to support zero harm and zero environmental incidents.
Deliver quality and accurate work, meet project schedules, and review project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Develop complete I&E 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.
Develop electrical deliverables, including area classification drawings, single-line diagrams, grounding plans, conduit and cable routing, cable and conduit schedules, UPS systems, 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 project standards, and field information.
Work independently on complex design assignments with limited supervision.
Support development of man-hour estimates and material take-offs (MTO).
Perform job walks and site visits, assist with scope development, and support completion of issued-for-construction (IFC) 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.
Follow directions and guidance from senior design and engineering staff.
Maintain schedule and budget commitments.