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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Instrumentation Designer 4

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • A minimum of 8–10 years of instrumentation design experience in industrial, utility, power generation, renewable energy, data center, or EPC environments is required.
  • Extensive experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of industrial instrumentation systems and installation practices, instrument loop design and control system interfaces, instrumentation symbols and drafting conventions, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, PLC, DCS, SCADA and HMI systems, instrument cable routing, raceways and wiring practices, and industrial construction and commissioning procedures is required.
  • Proficiency in Plant 3D and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Familiarity with ISA standards, NEC requirements, IEEE standards, industrial automation standards, and EPC project execution and construction practices is required.
  • The candidate must be able to travel up to 20% for field verification, site visits, construction support, commissioning activities, and client meetings.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, work in active industrial facilities and construction environments, and perform field inspections and equipment walkdowns.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently on complex assignments and support multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead development of instrumentation and control system design deliverables for complex EPC projects.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate instrument location plans, instrument installation details, loop diagrams, wiring and interconnection diagrams, junction box layouts, instrument cable schedules, instrument indexes and I/O schedules, control panel, PLC, and marshalling cabinet layouts, instrument raceway and cable routing drawings, P&ID markups and revisions, control system interface drawings, and construction work packages.
  • Interpret engineering specifications, vendor documentation, client requirements, and industry standards to develop complete design solutions.
  • Ensure instrumentation designs support constructability, operability, maintainability, and safety requirements.
  • Develop and maintain instrumentation models using AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and other design platforms.
  • Lead instrumentation design coordination within 3D models and BIM environments, perform clash detection reviews, and coordinate design resolutions with other disciplines.
  • Support digital engineering and model-based design deliverables and ensure consistency with company design standards and project requirements.
  • Lead design support for pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation; analytical instrumentation systems; control valve installations; instrument air systems; PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI interfaces; process automation systems; Safety Instrumented Systems; and industrial communication networks.
  • Coordinate instrumentation layouts with equipment vendors and engineering teams.
  • Develop material take-offs, quantity estimates, and procurement support documentation.
  • Lead instrumentation design efforts through conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and execution; monitor deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
  • Participate in project meetings, client reviews, and technical coordination sessions, and identify and communicate design risks, scope changes, and technical challenges.
  • Coordinate instrumentation design activities with electrical, mechanical, process, civil, structural, architectural, and construction teams.
  • Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and constructability assessments, resolve complex design interface issues and drawing conflicts, and ensure instrumentation systems integrate into overall facility operations and layouts.
  • Conduct field verification activities and site walkdowns; support construction teams with design clarifications and technical assistance; respond to Requests for Information and field design issues; review field modifications and incorporate as-built changes into project documentation.
  • Support startup and commissioning through design reviews and troubleshooting assistance.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Instrumentation Designer I, II, and III personnel; review design deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance; and assist engineers with design development and constructability reviews.
  • Support training, onboarding, and development of junior team members; promote continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with company engineering procedures, drafting standards, and project specifications; perform quality reviews and technical checks of instrumentation design packages; maintain project documentation, revision control, and design records; and support quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
  • Participate in lessons learned and process improvement programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale industrial facilities, power plants, substations, battery storage facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure is preferred.
  • Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation, Aveva Instrumentation, BIM coordination platforms, electronic document management systems, and digital engineering workflows is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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