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Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead Role

  • On-site
    • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Drafting & Design

Job description

Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing and computerized maintenance management systems for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including; health, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as a company-matched 401k plan, life insurance and a 980 schedule.

Job Overview/Summary:

Strategy Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead who will take a hands-on role in detailed I&E design activities across a variety of offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. This position is not only responsible for producing technical deliverables but also for leading the Electrical & Instrumentation Design team, managing workload distribution, and contributing to the strategic success of the department.

As a successful candidate, you will own key electrical system design deliverables, such as PLC panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. You will also work closely with project managers and multi-discipline leads to coordinate design efforts from concept through construction.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Lead and oversee the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Design department, including team coordination, mentorship, and performance management.

  • Provide technical direction and design oversight on project deliverables.

  • Develop design estimates and level-of-effort proposals for new work and project bidding.

  • Distribute work to the design team based on skill sets and project requirements.

  • Coordinate resource scheduling and monitor workloads to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.

  • Perform electrical and instrumentation design for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.

  • Generate design documents such as PLC panel layout drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting layouts, and installation details.

  • Interface and collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other discipline leads to ensure cohesive, cross-functional execution.

Job requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation design, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, including 3D modeling, and Navisworks.

  • Strong knowledge of offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities design standards.

  • Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

  • Skilled in producing detailed design drawings and reviewing vendor documentation.

  • Experience with wiring installation details and creating construction-ready documentation.

  • Strong communication and team leadership skills.

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