Instrumentation Designer, Sr

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a senior-level Instrumentation Designer to lead the design and development of instrumentation and control system deliverables for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. The role provides technical leadership in instrumentation design, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction package development in support of EPC project execution. The position leads instrumentation design from conceptual development through construction and commissioning. It develops and reviews design packages, coordinates 3D models and BIM work, supports procurement and construction, and helps ensure designs are operational, safe, maintainable, constructible, and compliant with company standards, client requirements, and project specifications. The role also leads design reviews, supports field and commissioning activities, maintains project records, and mentors other designers and drafters.

Requirements

Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 10+ years of instrumentation design experience in power generation, industrial, utility, renewable energy, data center, or EPC environments.
Extensive experience supporting large multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
Expert knowledge of industrial instrumentation systems and installation practices.
Expert knowledge of instrument loop design, control system interfaces, P&IDs, PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI systems, instrument raceway, conduit and cable routing design, industrial construction and commissioning practices, and instrumentation drafting standards and methodologies.
Proficiency with Plant 3D, Navisworks, SmartPlant Instrumentation or Aveva Instrumentation, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Familiarity with ISA standards, NEC requirements, IEEE standards, industrial automation and control system standards, and EPC project execution processes and workflows.
Strong leadership and technical mentoring capabilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
Ability to work independently on highly complex assignments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
Ability to travel up to 25% for field verification, project meetings, construction support, commissioning activities, and client engagements.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and perform field inspections and equipment walkdowns as required.
Ability to work in active industrial facilities, power plants, substations, battery storage facilities, data centers, and construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power plants, battery energy storage facilities, substations, industrial facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead development of instrumentation and control system design packages for EPC projects.
Prepare, review, and approve instrument plans and installation details, loop diagrams, wiring and interconnection diagrams, junction box layouts, cable schedules, indexes and I/O schedules, cabinet layouts, raceway and cable routing drawings, P&ID markups, interface drawings, and construction work packages.
Interpret engineering specifications, vendor documentation, client requirements, and industry standards to develop complete, constructible design solutions.
Lead instrumentation design and modeling using relevant design software; coordinate complex layouts in 3D models and BIM environments.
Perform clash detection reviews and coordinate resolution of interdisciplinary conflicts.
Support digital engineering and model-based delivery, and establish and maintain drafting and modeling standards.
Lead design support for instrumentation and automation systems, including process instrumentation, analytical systems, control valves, instrument air, PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, SIS, and industrial communication networks.
Coordinate instrumentation installations with process equipment, electrical systems, and facility layouts.
Develop material take-offs, equipment lists, and quantity estimates for procurement and construction.
Lead design activities from conceptual design through construction and commissioning; support planning, scheduling, staffing, workload forecasting, and project execution planning.
Monitor deliverables for schedule, budget, and quality compliance; participate in project meetings, client reviews, and technical coordination sessions.
Identify and resolve technical design challenges, constructability concerns, and interface issues.
Coordinate with electrical, process, mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, and construction teams; lead interdisciplinary reviews and constructability assessments.
Conduct field verification, site walkdowns, and equipment inspections.
Provide technical support during construction, startup, and commissioning; respond to RFIs and help resolve field design issues.
Incorporate as-built information into final documentation and assist with startup readiness reviews and turnover documentation.
Mentor Instrumentation Designer I, II, III, and IV personnel; provide technical guidance and training, review deliverables, and support onboarding and development.
Ensure compliance with company standards, drafting procedures, client requirements, and project specifications; lead quality reviews and maintain documentation, revision control, and project records.
Support continuous improvement, lessons learned, and the development of instrumentation design standards and best practices.