Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer

We are seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designers to support a major industrial engineering project in Houston, TX.

The ideal candidate will have electrical and/or instrumentation design experience within refinery, petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical processing, or EPC environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and instrumentation design drawings and construction packages.

• Prepare electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.

• Develop instrumentation loop diagrams, instrument location plans, installation details, and hook-up drawings.

• Review P&IDs and coordinate instrumentation requirements with engineering teams.

• Design cable tray, conduit, grounding, lighting, and electrical distribution layouts.

• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, process, piping, and mechanical engineering disciplines.

• Incorporate engineering changes and maintain accurate design documentation.

• Review vendor drawings and equipment information for design integration.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable project specifications and industry standards.

• Support design reviews and resolve technical drafting issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical and/or instrumentation design experience in industrial environments; 8+ years preferred.

• Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, chemical processing, oil and gas, or EPC projects.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable engineering design software.

• Experience developing detailed engineering drawings and construction packages.

• Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation design standards, including NEC and ISA.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering specifications, and technical drawings.

• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects.

• Experience with 3D plant design and modeling software.

• Knowledge of hazardous-area electrical design requirements.

• Experience with brownfield facility modifications.

• Experience supporting both electrical and instrumentation design disciplines.

• Previous experience with an EPC engineering firm.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced E&I Designer capable of independently developing detailed, construction-ready design packages and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.