Sr. Instrumentation Designer

Job Details

Job Location

Tyler Office - Tyler, TX

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Works under the general direction and supervision of a senior Engineer or lEAD Designer. Will be responsible for the design of major components or portions of a project. Will require a thorough knowledge of basic mathematics, CAD software, 3-D modeling software and instrument design. Capable of independent research regarding elements or devices used in a design. Incumbent upon this position is the capability of handling assignments which involve a variety of design procedures and techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares detailed instrument documents and drawings (location plans, loop drawings, installation details, etc.) based on application requirements as established by project and/or senior Engineer/Designer.

Review (red-line) instrumentation designs, documents and drawings relative to applicable industry, practice, and company standards.

Prepare cost analysis and alternative cost research for products and sub-systems incorporated into larger systems and projects.

Participates in meetings with the Instrument Discipline Project Team.

Supports and assists in preparation, editing, and review of technical reports regarding status, progress, and issues regarding designs and design assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Works under general supervision completing assignments and solving detailing problems related to instrument designs and/or presentations. Work is reviewed while in progress for new or non-recurring designs/methods or when work is not covered by specific guidelines, standards, or similar documents. All work is reviewed upon completion.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS

Provides guidance to drafters and technical staff on issues and designs related to instrumentation and its application to the project work.

May provide limited supervision for junior designers and technicians on design elements or well defined developments.

Provides first-pass quality review of work provided by assigned staff, suppliers, and contractors. All work is reviewed/checked by superiors for quality and conformance with standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient vision to operate a computer during most of the workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overtime may be required; potentially extensive for limited periods of time.

Travel away from the office may be required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Varied and project related:

May require multiple one-two week trips to project site(s), Client facilities, and/or jobsite(s).

May require extended trips (up to three months) to project sites during commissioning and startup.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PER JOB LEVEL

Sr. Designer IV - Education = Tech/Trade School/Continuing Education; Experience = 10 years

Sr. Designer III - Education = Tech/Trade School/Continuing Education; Experience = 12 years

Sr. Designer II - Education = Tech/Trade School/Continuing Education; Experience = 14 years

Sr. Designer I - Education = Tech/Trade School/Continuing Education; Experience = 15 years