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Instrumentation Designer

$75 - $85 per hour

Computer Aid Inc

Instrumentation DesignerAs an Instrumentation Designer you will lead instrumentation design activities for engineering projects, overseeing the development of design deliverables, coordinating with project and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.Who We AreCAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.Job DescriptionCAI is seeking an Instrumentation Designer to lead the design and delivery of instrumentation engineering solutions for projects, serving as the primary technical liaison with project teams; ensuring compliance with company standards and specifications. Responsible for developing instrumentation design deliverables, supporting 3D modeling and design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional disciplines, and driving quality and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is contract and onsite in either Houston, TX or Allentown, PA.What You'll DoProduce and deliver instrumentation design and deliverables for projectsServe as the lead for instrumentation design on the project and as the technical interface with project execution teamsProvide support to other engineering centers as workload requiresMaintain compliance with company or project standards and specificationsGenerate deliverables such as Instrument Index, Instrument Location Layouts, Cable Schedules, Wiring Diagrams/ Schematics, Analyzer Panel Design, Instrument Hook-Ups, Instrument Power Distribution, Material Take Offs (MTO), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Control Room and Analyzer Room Layouts, and Cable Routing Layouts3D modelling of equipment using SP3D and attend model reviewsSupport development of instrument design strategiesCommunicate and present execution strategies, schedule issues and project requirements in person, via email, or by use of PowerPoint presentationsDevelop common work practices within the engineering organizationReview and interpretation of vendor documentsInterface with other disciplines to overcome design issuesImplement quality procedures and contribute to continuous implementation of improvement activitiesWhat You'll NeedRequired:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Diploma in InstrumentationHands on experience generating instrumentation design deliverables including but not limited to wiring diagrams, cable schedules, hook up drawings, MTOs, layouts, and 3D modelingExperience of preparing control room and analyzer room layoutsDemonstrated hands-on experience with SPI, SP3D, PDS, and MicroStationExperience with industrial plant layouts and model review meetingsAbility to interface and work with other disciplines for the finalization of cable layouts and other instrument design deliverablesKnowledgeable use of global engineering standardsOil and Gas Industry experience, or similar industryKnowledge of engineering organizational structures, with an understanding of how different disciplines interact and partner with global support groups to achieve business objectivesExcellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate issues and ideas efficientlyPhysical DemandsAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standardsSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetingsAbility to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitorThe pay range for this position is $75-$85 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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