Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex electrical and instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level requires extensive progressive experience in electrical and instrumentation design and involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis. This position requires some supervision of less experienced personnel. This work will be performed under general supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Create electrical and instrumentation deliverables using CAD software.
• Typical deliverables include creating or modifying single-line diagrams, schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), control panels, grounding detail drawings, cable tray routing, heat tracing details/circuits and equipment locations (Plot Plans) in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with other designer crafts to ensure electrical and instrumentation will be installed with minimum impact to civil or mechanical applications.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), cable schedules, device and component lists, and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and structural teams & engineers, as well as contractors and field electricians, to ensure design package meets project requirement and customer expectation.  
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory and safety standards, such as the National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), IEEE, ISA, OSHA, and company standards & policies.  

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.  

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.  

Experience: This position requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical.
• Able to perform technical calculations for conduit & cable tray sizes, lighting & power transformers, panel and switchgear sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, and motor protection.  
• Knowledge of electrical power systems (low and medium voltage)
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including sensors, switches, transducers, transmitters, and control valves.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving abilities, and effective communication for team coordination

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. 

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.