Job Overview:
McDermott is seeking an entry-level instrumentation designer to join our Houston office and support the engineering and design team in oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation projects. The designer will receive close supervision and support as they work to further develop their design skills while developing AutoCAD design drawings and working in databases to develop wiring drawings.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparation of detailed drawings and deliverables of high technical quality and consistent presentation, enduring clarity and ease of construction.
- Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work.
- Gain an understanding of the Contract Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and all interdiscipline requirements.
- Assist and/or prepare instrument design deliverables such as:
- Layout drawings.
- Instrument hook-up/installation details.
- Wiring/loop diagrams.
- Panel and console drawings.
- Schematics and block diagrams.
- Material schedules.
- May be required to travel to project sites for inspections or testing, to gain a better understanding of design work and impacts to construction.
Will be reporting to:
Operationally Reports To: Project Engineering Manager
Functionally Reports To: I&C Supervising Engineer
QualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:
- 0-1 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working as an Instrumentation designer.
- Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD drafting systems.
- Able to work in team environment with company, suppliers, and clients, including remote teams in other countries.
- Experience using MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel).
- Eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen or Green Card holder).
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Skills Required
- 0-1 years of experience in the oil and gas industry as an instrumentation designer
- Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD drafting systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with company personnel, suppliers, clients, and remote international teams
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
McDermott International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials cite a minimum of 23 PTO days and 14 paid holidays, indicating a broad leave offering. Paid time off and holidays are positioned as a comparative strength within the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field and offshore roles often include overtime, per diems, and project allowances that can materially increase earnings. These extras are a notable component of total compensation in project-driven roles.
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What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
