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This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing instrumentation, control, and automation systems used in industrial facilities such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing ...
This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing instrumentation, control, and automation systems used in industrial facilities such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing ...
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Engineer Specialist, Instrumentation Controls & Automation
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Technical Engineer of the Instrumentation, Controls, and Automation portion of larger projects. * Coordinate I&C activities of projects with the Technical Services Team. * Develop/review power ...
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Lead and support electrical and instrumentation engineering tasks for oil and gas pipeline and facility projects. * Provide technical guidance to designers, engineers, and project teams while ...
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Installs and/or removes various instrumentation devices. * Comprehensive knowledge of pneumatics, electronics and electricity. * Cuts, bends, and installs pipe tubing or conduit for the installation ...
Installs and/or removes various instrumentation devices. * Comprehensive knowledge of pneumatics, electronics and electricity. * Cuts, bends, and installs pipe tubing or conduit for the installation ...
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| Aspect | Instrumentation | Control Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Design, installation, and maintenance of measurement and control instruments | Maintaining and troubleshooting control systems and equipment |
| Certifications | Instrumentation certifications, PLC, and calibration skills | Control system certifications, PLC, and electrical skills |
| Work Environment | Factories, plants, industrial settings | Industrial plants, manufacturing facilities |
| Industry Usage | Used across manufacturing, oil & gas, power plants | Common in process industries, automation sectors |
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Full-time
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Job description
Job Overview:
Position Summary:
The Instrumentation & Controls Designer is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models using software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision from lead designers and/or engineers while efficiently managing assigned tasks. The I&C Designer is expected to have a thorough understanding of processes, workflows, and NEC Codes for developing comprehensive construction packages, including drafting, modeling, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications.
In addition to producing high-quality deliverables, the Designer will collaborate effectively with the project team to meet deadlines and address any challenges or discrepancies that may arise during the design process. Under the supervision of engineering, the Designer will interpret and refine concepts and sketches into construction drawings, while also delegating drafting or modeling tasks to Instrumentation & Controls Designers as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite
- Participate in site visits as required to verify as-built conditions or gather field data
- Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality
- Assist lead designer in the review and markup stages of all applicable vendor drawings, ensuring critical information is presented, clear and adequate for constructability impact vendor drawings align with design models and drawings
- Proficient with conduit fill, cable tray fill, and voltage drop/cable sizing/de-rating
- Efficiently produce Electrical Conduit & Cable schedules using Microsoft Excel
- Efficiently produce detailed 2D deliverables for general drawings, typical/standard drawings, block diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, plan drawings, and loop diagrams using applicable software
- Produce instrument location plans using 3D external reference models, using applicable
- Develop 3D complex models of cable tray systems, conduit routing, and all associated electrical equipment using CADWorx Structure and Electrical Design Suite
- Assist Lead designer with generating and maintaining l/O list
- Perform quantity take-offs from models
- Ensure drawings and models adhere to project specifications, industry, client/internal standards, and encompass SOW
- Preparing deliverables for client submissions
- Perform thorough quality checks of own work and the work of I&C Designers before submission to ensure they meet quality standards
- Maintain records of revisions and markups through duration of project
- Delegate tasks to CAD Designers, manages their own tasks, and supports the Lead
- Designer in coordinating the overall workflow
- Serve as a resource for CAD Designers, providing mentorship and support as needed
- Be familiar with internal, client, and industry standards such as NEC, NEMA, API 500,
- Maintain consistency in drafting output and ensure all files are organized according to data management protocols
- Work closely with leads, E&I engineers and other disciplines to ensure models and design packages meet project goals, are all cohesively integrated, and are in support of meeting deadlines across all disciplines
- Participate in internal project meetings as required by the discipline lead
- Manage on-demand tasks as assigned by the lead and communicate any potential impacts on other tasks
- Address design challenges, discrepancies, or missing information in coordination with the project team
- Cross train into electrical philosophy, standards, and specifications
Qualifications:
- 5-10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Design experience.
- Experience creating construction drawing packages.
- Experience performing field verification/site visits.
- Experience coordinating with engineers and multiple disciplines.
- Experience reviewing vendor drawings.
- Experience mentoring junior CAD designers.
- Experience working with industrial facility projects.
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field; or
- Technical/vocational training in CAD and electrical design; or
- Equivalent industry experience in Instrumentation & Controls design.
Benefits:
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
Company Overview:
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visitwww.prim.com.
Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets.
Company Overview:
Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.Benefits:
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
Pet coverage for your furry friends.
Legal assistance coverage.
Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Denver, CO, US
Year founded
2015