Full-Time

Instrument Engineer

Updated on 9/11/2026

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

Compensation Overview

$140k - $190k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Concord, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • At least 6 years of industrial electrical and instrumentation engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting projects in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, energy, or similar industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code.
  • Experience with medium-voltage power systems at 15 kV and 5 kV.
  • Ability to develop electrical installation packages and construction specifications.
  • Experience with motor control centers, variable frequency drives, switchgear, motors, unit substations, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and distributed control systems.
  • Understanding of ISA instrumentation standards and control systems.
  • Ability to develop control narratives, instrumentation specifications, and datasheets.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial facilities.
  • Prepare electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables, including one-line diagrams, motor control center single lines and elementary diagrams, cable schedules, electrical room layouts, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans.
  • Develop specifications for 15 kV and 5 kV switchgear and power systems, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, motors, substations, and instrumentation and control systems.
  • Perform electrical engineering calculations, including voltage drop, short circuit, conduit and cable tray sizing, lighting, and load studies.
  • Develop conceptual designs, construction packages, cost estimates, and material take-offs.
  • Review vendor drawings, fabrication packages, and construction submittals.
  • Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, and project management teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance on project execution.
  • Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer license.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record.
  • Strong background in electrical power distribution and instrumentation design for industrial facilities.
  • Experience leading discipline execution on multidisciplinary engineering projects.

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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Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

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Sep 23rd, 2021
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