Intsrumentation Designer

Job Description

Job Description

On-Board Industrial Solutions is hiring an Instrumentation Designer! For immediate consideration please send your resume to View email address on us.fitly.work
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Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time / Contract (4-6 months with possibility of extension based on business needs)
Job Location: Houston, TX or Allentown, PA
Schedule: 40-hr work week, Monday - Friday
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays
Compensation: $65 - $91/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
Drug and background screenings required

OUR CLIENT: A world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for developing and delivering safe, accurate, and fit-for-purpose instrumentation designs for industrial engineering projects. This position plays a key role within the engineering design team, ensuring instrumentation deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project execution teams, providing technical expertise in instrumentation design, 3D modeling, equipment layouts, and design documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver instrumentation designs in accordance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and engineering standards.
• Serve as the lead instrumentation designer on assigned projects, providing technical guidance and coordinating with project execution teams.
• Prepare and review instrumentation design deliverables, including:
  • Instrument indexes and location layouts
  • Cable schedules and routing layouts
  • Wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Instrument hook-up drawings
  • Analyzer panel designs
  • Instrument power distribution layouts
  • Control room and analyzer room layouts
  • Material take-offs (MTOs) and bills of quantities (BOQs)
• Develop 3D instrumentation models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D).
• Participate in 3D model reviews and resolve design issues.
• Review and interpret vendor drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to resolve design conflicts and finalize instrumentation deliverables.
• Support the development and implementation of instrumentation design strategies and standardized engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company standards, project specifications, and global engineering requirements.
• Communicate project requirements, technical issues, schedules, and design updates to engineering and project teams.
• Provide instrumentation design support to other engineering centers as workload requires.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, or a related technical discipline, along with relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation design within chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, industrial gas, or similar industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in developing instrumentation design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, cable schedules, hook-up drawings, equipment layouts, and material take-offs.
• Hands-on experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) or comparable engineering design platforms.
• Experience developing control room and analyzer room layouts.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation design principles, plant layouts, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Experience reviewing 3D models, identifying design conflicts, and resolving technical issues.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, international standards, and project specifications.
• Ability to review vendor documentation and incorporate technical requirements into instrumentation designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple design priorities, and meet project deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Siemens PCS 7, Emerson instrumentation, or process automation systems.
• Experience using MicroStation or PDS.
• Previous experience serving as a lead instrumentation designer or reviewing the work of other designers.
• Experience supporting capital projects within chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, or industrial gas facilities.
• Familiarity with global engineering organizations and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines and locations.
• Experience working on brownfield modifications, plant upgrades, or complex industrial capital projects.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Apply Today!

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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