Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

About the Company

The Newtron Group is one of the largest privately owned specialty electrical construction organizations in the United States and a leading provider of industrial electrical and instrumentation services. The organization delivers innovative analytical, automation, heat trace, integration, and design solutions for a broad range of industries, offering comprehensive turn-key services from concept through construction. With offices across the Southeast and West Coast, The Newtron Group has completed projects nationwide and built strong partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors. These relationships help secure competitive pricing and support a strong focus on service quality and long-term customer value, creating a dynamic environment for professionals seeking impactful, large-scale industrial projects.

About the Role

Triad Control Systems is seeking an experienced E&I Designer to join our Plant Services team for an onsite assignment within a refinery located in Meraux Louisiana. The E&I Designer will be embedded onsite with the client and responsible for performing all aspects of complex electrical and instrumentation design assignments utilizing theoretical knowledge, practical design methods, and industry best practices.

Reports To: Client Engineering Manager

Location: Meraux, LA (Onsite)

Per Diem: No

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
• Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications, client requirements, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Producing installation details, motor control center single lines, electrical room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, grounding plans, lighting plans, power distribution plans, and instrumentation installation drawings under minimal supervision.
• Developing and maintaining electrical one-line diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, junction box drawings, PLC/DCS termination drawings, instrument indexes, instrument specification sheets, and P&ID updates.
• Performing field walkdowns and gathering field data required to support project execution.
• Reviewing vendor drawings and equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Performing conduit sizing, cable sizing, conduit fill, cable tray fill, voltage drop, lighting, and electrical load calculations.
• Producing material take-offs, Bills of Material (BOMs), and construction work packages.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced designers and drafters.
• Coordinating work activities with engineering, operations, maintenance, project management, construction personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Reviewing and checking drawings and calculations prepared by other designers.
• Supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Proactively leading and coordinating design efforts to achieve scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Participating in interdisciplinary design reviews and quality assurance reviews.
• Assisting with staffing plans, man-hour estimates, schedules, and project execution planning.
• Interfacing directly with clients on technical matters and project execution activities.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools), Microstation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, LNG, power generation, pulp & paper, or industrial manufacturing facilities is preferred.
• Brownfield and field experience is required.
• Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of ISA, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to perform lighting calculations.
• Ability to size wire, conduit, cable tray, and overcurrent protection devices.
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
• Ability to route conduit and cable tray systems.
• Ability to calculate conduit fill and cable tray fill.
• Familiarity with MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, UPS systems, and industrial power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation installation practices and industrial control systems.
• Ability to create accurate construction documents from engineering sketches, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Ability to estimate material quantities and support construction cost estimates.
• Knowledge and understanding of workflow and information flow between engineering disciplines.
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines regarding design development and project execution.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.