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Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

PTS Advance, New Orleans, LA, United States


Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E/I) Designer – Refinery

Location:

Onsite

Schedule:

Full-Time (40 hrs/week; OT as required)

Duration:

Contract (potential for extension or conversion)

Position Overview We are seeking a

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E/I) Designer

to support refinery projects ranging from small capital improvements to large-scale upgrades and turnarounds. This role requires a highly experienced designer who can work independently, produce high-quality deliverables, and support fast-paced project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and modify detailed

electrical and instrumentation design packages

for refinery projects

Create and update

P&IDs, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation details

Perform

field walk-downs

to verify existing conditions and ensure design accuracy

Design and route

conduit, cable tray, and wiring systems

in accordance with project requirements

Generate and maintain

instrument indexes, I/O lists, and cable schedules

Support

equipment layout and panel design , including junction boxes and marshalling cabinets

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables

Review and revise drawings to reflect

as-built conditions

Ensure all designs comply with

industry standards, NEC, and refinery specifications

Required Qualifications

8+ years of

E/I design experience in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments

Strong proficiency in

AutoCAD

(recent, hands‑on experience required)

Extensive experience with:

P&IDs and electrical/instrumentation drawings

Cable and conduit design

Loop diagrams and wiring details

Ability to work

independently with minimal supervision

in a fast‑paced environment

Strong understanding of

NEC codes and industry standards

Experience supporting

turnarounds, shutdowns, and capital projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

AutoCAD Electrical, CADWorx, or SmartPlant (SPI/Intools)

Familiarity with

PLC/DCS systems

(Allen‑Bradley, Honeywell, DeltaV, etc.)

Previous onsite refinery experience with

brownfield projects

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