Full-Time

Electrical and Instrumentation Designer 3

Updated on 8/23/2026

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

No salary listed

Port Arthur, TX, USA

In Person

Associate's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • An Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
  • At least 4 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design is required.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation field construction practices is required.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and mark up engineering design drawings is required.
  • Experience with AutoCAD is required.
  • Experience producing redline and as-built drawings from field observations is required.
  • Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code, International Society of Automation, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards, or equivalent, is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in active industrial construction environments is required.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills are required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time is required.
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, modify, and maintain electrical and instrumentation design documentation.
  • Prepare and revise instrument loop drawings, wiring diagrams, installation details, one-line diagrams, control system drawings, cable schedules, junction box drawings, and panel layouts.
  • Prepare engineering drawing packages supporting maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
  • Provide electrical and instrumentation design and drafting support for larger capital projects and turnaround activities.
  • Ensure compliance with site standards, codes, and drafting practices.
  • Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and collect design data.
  • Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
  • Support management of change activities through documentation updates and field verification.
  • Participate in pre-startup safety review walkdowns and document deficiencies and corrective actions.
  • Review and process construction redline markups.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate as-built drawings.
  • Develop construction work packages and installation documentation.
  • Support project execution, contractor coordination, turnover, and closeout activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent field experience is preferred.
  • Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation is preferred.
  • Experience in refineries, chemical plants, power generation, or other industrial facilities is preferred.
  • Commissioning and start-up support experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with document control and construction management systems is preferred.

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 Hargrove Equipment Solutions website launch broadens cross-sell into custom equipment fabrication.
  • May 2026 FEL-1 work for Electric Metals ties Hargrove to critical-minerals infrastructure demand.
  • 2025 Eventex awards and 2026 Fab 50 recognition strengthen win rates with procurement teams.

What critics are saying

  • Kennametal’s 2024 contract lawsuit against Hargrove and Associates still threatens margin and reputation.
  • Trade-show fabrication commoditization pressures pricing against ASTOUND, DERSE, and MC².
  • A major event-client concentration shock could hit utilization quickly if conventions slow in 2026.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove won Event Marketer’s 2026 Fab 50, signaling elite exhibit-fabrication execution.
  • Its 365,000-square-foot Maryland production base supports in-house print, fabrication, and event logistics.
  • Encore integration and government-event specialization deepen its reach across complex, high-profile programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

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