E/I Designer

Orange, TX

Full time

2026-001113

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Electrical & Instrumentation Designer provides dedicated technical design and drafting support for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) systems at the facility. The primary responsibility of this role is to support compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements by ensuring accurate, complete, and timely maintenance of Process Safety Information (PSI) throughout the Management of Change (MOC) process.

This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, and Document Control to develop, revise, validate, and maintain E&I engineering records. The individual serves as a key contributor in ensuring that plant documentation accurately reflects the installed condition of assets and that all E&I-related changes are properly captured in approved engineering systems.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Producing installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans under minimal supervision.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• Providing on-site assistance during startup.

Ideal Background

Education: Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline; or Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of instrumentation and electrical design experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, LNG, or other process industries preferred

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience revising and maintaining engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Experience supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes.

• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements related to Process Safety Information (PSI).

• Ability to interpret:

• P&IDs

• Instrument Loop Drawings

• Logic Diagrams

• Cause & Effect Matrices

• Electrical Schematics

• Control System Documentation

• Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.

• Experience with intelligent plant design systems such as:

• Hexagon Smart Instrumentation

• Smart P&ID

• SmartPlant Foundation / SDx

• AutoCAD

• Strong understanding of instrumentation and control systems used in continuous process facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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