Instrumentation & Controls Designer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

PRIMORIS USA • $80K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
  • Proven expertise in creating construction drawing packages.
  • Hands-on experience with field verification and site visits.
  • Strong coordination skills with multi-disciplinary teams and engineers.
  • Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on vendor drawings.
  • Mentorship experience for junior CAD designers in the field.
  • Background in industrial facility projects, emphasizing practical application.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using software like AutoCAD and CADWorx.
  • Conduct site visits to verify conditions and gather necessary data.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Assist in the review and markup of vendor drawings for clarity and constructability.
  • Generate conduit and cable schedules efficiently using Excel.
  • Develop complex 3D models of cable tray systems and conduit routes.
  • Collaborate effectively with project teams to resolve design challenges.

Benefits

  • Paid Company Holidays and PTO.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available.
  • Coverage for pets and legal assistance benefits.
  • Recognition for safety programs and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Position Summary:

The Instrumentation & Controls Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models using software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision from lead designers and/or engineers while efficiently managing assigned tasks. The I&C Designer is expected to have a thorough understanding of processes, workflows, and NEC Codes for developing comprehensive construction packages, including drafting, modeling, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications.

In addition to producing high-quality deliverables, the Designer will collaborate effectively with the project team to meet deadlines and address any challenges or discrepancies that may arise during the design process. Under the supervision of engineering, the Designer will interpret and refine concepts and sketches into construction drawings, while also delegating drafting or modeling tasks to Instrumentation & Controls Designers as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite
  • Participate in site visits as required to verify as-built conditions or gather field data
  • Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality
  • Assist lead designer in the review and markup stages of all applicable vendor drawings, ensuring critical information is presented, clear and adequate for constructability impact vendor drawings align with design models and drawings
  • Proficient with conduit fill, cable tray fill, and voltage drop/cable sizing/de-rating
  • Efficiently produce Electrical Conduit & Cable schedules using Microsoft Excel
  • Efficiently produce detailed 2D deliverables for general drawings, typical/standard drawings, block diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, plan drawings, and loop diagrams using applicable software
  • Produce instrument location plans using 3D external reference models, using applicable
  • Develop 3D complex models of cable tray systems, conduit routing, and all associated electrical equipment using CADWorx Structure and Electrical Design Suite
  • Assist Lead designer with generating and maintaining l/O list
  • Perform quantity take-offs from models
  • Ensure drawings and models adhere to project specifications, industry, client/internal standards, and encompass SOW
  • Preparing deliverables for client submissions
  • Perform thorough quality checks of own work and the work of I&C Designers before submission to ensure they meet quality standards
  • Maintain records of revisions and markups through duration of project
  • Delegate tasks to CAD Designers, manages their own tasks, and supports the Lead
  • Designer in coordinating the overall workflow
  • Serve as a resource for CAD Designers, providing mentorship and support as needed
  • Be familiar with internal, client, and industry standards such as NEC, NEMA, API 500,
  • Maintain consistency in drafting output and ensure all files are organized according to data management protocols
  • Work closely with leads, E&I engineers and other disciplines to ensure models and design packages meet project goals, are all cohesively integrated, and are in support of meeting deadlines across all disciplines
  • Participate in internal project meetings as required by the discipline lead
  • Manage on-demand tasks as assigned by the lead and communicate any potential impacts on other tasks
  • Address design challenges, discrepancies, or missing information in coordination with the project team
  • Cross train into electrical philosophy, standards, and specifications


Qualifications:
  • 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
  • Experience creating construction drawing packages.
  • Experience performing field verification/site visits.
  • Experience coordinating with engineers and multiple disciplines.
  • Experience reviewing vendor drawings.
  • Experience mentoring junior CAD designers.
  • Experience working with industrial facility projects.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field; or
  • Technical/vocational training in CAD and electrical design; or
  • Equivalent industry experience in Instrumentation & Controls design.


Benefits:
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid PTO
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.


Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
  • Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
  • Pet coverage for your furry friends.
  • Legal assistance coverage.
  • Award-winning safety programs.

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