Do you enjoy working on Oil and Gas projects as an Instrumentation Designer? We are seeking an Instrumentation Designer to join our Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering site-based Design team. This is a full-time position that will be based on-site an industrial facility located in Blaine, WA. As a member of our team, you will work in a schedule-driven, collaborative environment working closely with our client and reporting into the Electrical and Instrumentation Design Lead.

Compensation: $63, 000 - $115, 000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Move Forward with Eichleay

As an Instrumentation Designer at Eichleay you will work with project teams to complete the design of instrumentation for maintenance and repair projects. You will support a variety of diverse projects. In this role you will be responsible for preparation and revisions to detail and assembly drawings using Autocad 2024 and Raster Design Software in support of construction work package preparation. You will coordinate and consult with Engineers to create designs, layouts, and detailed components/systems drawings as well as consolidation of projects as-built. You will review and analyze technical specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting. You will receive supervision from a senior Designer and/or Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares drawings, specifications, technical calculations, bills of material, and assembles construction work packages.
• Reviews vendor equipment packages.
• Learn how to wire loops in SPI with incremental advancement to achieve SPI Administration proficiency.
• Assists others to collect or deliver design and engineer data.
• Participate in job walks and perform site visits, assisting in scope development and support IFC package completion.
• Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues. Addresses those issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Consistently achieves goals, delivers quality and accurate work, and meets timelines.
• Effectively interacts with all levels of employees, clients, and vendors.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to building enduring relationships that yield customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.
• Willingness to follow directions and guidance from Sr Design and Engineering staff and a desire to achieve excellence.
• Adheres to required processes and procedures and embraces opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Will work at a client office, facility, or site. When performing work outside Eichleay’s office, appropriate safety training and safety equipment will be provided by Eichleay and/or client as required.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; or specialized courses in drafting, design, and engineering practices with 5 years or more experience.
• Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, computer modeling work, and reading of drawings.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interacts with clients, project field personnel, and other team staff.
• Experience with, and understanding of Document Management systems
• Experience with AutoCAD and Raster Design software.
• Experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Experience with Microsoft Suite and an expert with Excel.
• Experience with and editing drawings using Blue Beam software.
• TWIC certification and current card or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work on-site at a refinery or industrial facility with HHFT certification.
• Ability to be badged for process safety management governed facilities, which will require pre-hire substance abuse screening, background check, and random substance abuse screening thereafter.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience working on-site at an oil refining or industrial facility.
• Experience in writing lisp routines and scripts as they relate to Autocad
• Experience creating dynamic blocks for use in Autocad
• Experience with instrument heat tracing design
• Understanding of Underground Duct Bank systems design
• Experience in conductor/cable sizing requirements, calculating conduit fill and cable tray fill and design
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70)
• Understanding of Area Classification requirements
• Familiarity with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Familiarity with the IEC and API 551
• Experience in the development and drafting of Process and Instrument Diagrams (P& ID’s)

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• Job duties will generally be performed at a Client’s office, client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be lead by our Clients designated project leader.
• Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each Client location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.
  

Why Eichleay?

In 2025 we will be celebrating 150 years in business. So, for nearly 150 years Eichleay companies have developed a wide range of project delivery expertise. This legacy continues today with Eichleay, Inc. which specializes in the design and construction of industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities.

Join a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening and trust earned through results.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.