Degree or diploma in Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or related field.
Experience in instrumentation design for chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries.
Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and hook-up drawings.
Hands-on experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and SmartPlant 3D (SP3D).
Strong understanding of instrumentation design principles and multidisciplinary coordination.
Ability to review vendor documentation and integrate technical requirements into designs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Develop instrumentation designs that meet project specifications and budgets.
Lead instrumentation design efforts and coordinate with project teams.
Prepare and review detailed design deliverables, including layouts and diagrams.
Create 3D instrumentation models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D).
Participate in model reviews and resolve design conflicts.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.
Communicate technical issues and design updates to project teams.
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
On-Board Industrial Solutions is hiring an Instrumentation Designer!
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located
Position Details: Position Type: Full Time / Contract (4-6 months with possibility of extension based on business needs) Job Location: Houston, TX or Allentown, PA Schedule: 40-hr work week, Monday - Friday Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays Compensation: $65 - $91/hr, depending on experience & qualifications Drug and background screenings required
POSITION SUMMARY: The Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for developing and delivering safe, accurate, and fit-for-purpose instrumentation designs for industrial engineering projects. This position plays a key role within the engineering design team, ensuring instrumentation deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project execution teams, providing technical expertise in instrumentation design, 3D modeling, equipment layouts, and design documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and deliver instrumentation designs in accordance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and engineering standards.
Serve as the lead instrumentation designer on assigned projects, providing technical guidance and coordinating with project execution teams.
Prepare and review instrumentation design deliverables, including:
Instrument indexes and location layouts
Cable schedules and routing layouts
Wiring diagrams and schematics
Instrument hook-up drawings
Analyzer panel designs
Instrument power distribution layouts
Control room and analyzer room layouts
Material take-offs (MTOs) and bills of quantities (BOQs)
Develop 3D instrumentation models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D).
Participate in 3D model reviews and resolve design issues.
Review and interpret vendor drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts and finalize instrumentation deliverables.
Support the development and implementation of instrumentation design strategies and standardized engineering practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, project specifications, and global engineering requirements.
Communicate project requirements, technical issues, schedules, and design updates to engineering and project teams.
Provide instrumentation design support to other engineering centers as workload requires.
Participate in quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree or diploma in Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or a related technical discipline, along with relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated experience in instrumentation design within chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, industrial gas, or similar industrial facilities.
Proficiency in developing instrumentation design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, cable schedules, hook-up drawings, equipment layouts, and material take-offs.
Hands-on experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) or comparable engineering design platforms.
Experience developing control room and analyzer room layouts.
Strong understanding of instrumentation design principles, plant layouts, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
Experience reviewing 3D models, identifying design conflicts, and resolving technical issues.
Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, international standards, and project specifications.
Ability to review vendor documentation and incorporate technical requirements into instrumentation designs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple design priorities, and meet project deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Siemens PCS 7, Emerson instrumentation, or process automation systems.
Experience using MicroStation or PDS.
Previous experience serving as a lead instrumentation designer or reviewing the work of other designers.
Experience supporting capital projects within chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, or industrial gas facilities.
Familiarity with global engineering organizations and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines and locations.
Experience working on brownfield modifications, plant upgrades, or complex industrial capital projects.
In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
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