Full-Time

Instrumentation Specialist 1

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Colwich, KS, USA

In Person

Associate's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • An associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
  • At least 1 year of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
  • Computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of the ethanol industry.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Strong technical, scientific, and mathematical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Fluent written and verbal English language skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision after the initial training period.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day operational support to the Instrumentation Engineering Team.
  • Work with clients, contractors, and internal customers to produce the Control Design Book (9-1) and Electrical Specification Book (9), ensuring efforts align with client goals and objectives.
  • Provide engineering support to clients, contractors, and field personnel regarding Book 9 and Book 9-1.
  • Assist field personnel with technical issues as they arise.
  • Lead and support the development of instrumentation equipment specifications and detailed project control designs.
  • Develop instrument take-offs based on project Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
  • Prepare instrument data sheets and loop diagrams.
  • Optimize instrument systems for minimal cost and compliance with required performance.
  • Support the use of PIDMO and PROCORE systems.
  • Solicit and review vendor quotes based on instrumentation specifications for all projects.
  • Prepare proposals and compile budgets for instrumentation projects.
  • Work with vendors and other departments to procure materials and equipment.
  • Provide for the long-term development of the Instrumentation Engineering Team and its personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in the ethanol industry is an advantage.

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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