Instrumentation Designer

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Birmingham, AL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and produce electrical and instrumentation drawings (installation details, MCC single lines, control panel layouts, cable schedules, grounding, lighting, power, conduit/tray routing). Apply department CAD standards and NEC requirements, perform electrical calculations (lighting, voltage drop, conduit/tray fill, MCC/substation loading), coordinate scope changes, support startup onsite, and work with cross-divisional teams using AutoCAD/MicroStation and MS Office.
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What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of electrical/instrumentation assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex electrical/instrumentation assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.  

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 Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.  

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.  

Experience: This position requires 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design  

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

  • Ability to perform lighting level calculations.

  • Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.

  • Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.

  • Ability to route conduit and cable tray.

  • Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.

  • Ability to determine motor control center loading.

  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.

  • Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

  • Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.

  • Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.

  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all electrical deliverables.

  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.

  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

  • Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation. 3D AutoCAD desirable.

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Physical Requirements

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

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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.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting
  • 4+ years relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design
  • Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Proficient in 2D AutoCAD
  • Proficient in MicroStation
  • 3D AutoCAD experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to perform lighting level calculations
  • Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for lighting and power
  • Ability to perform voltage drop calculations
  • Ability to route conduit and cable tray
  • Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill
  • Ability to determine motor control center loading
  • Ability to determine load center and unit substation loading
  • Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawings
  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide on-site assistance during startup
  • Virtual team collaboration and cross-divisional coordination skills
  • Ability to accurately estimate completion time for assigned tasks
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time (physical requirement)
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The Company
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.

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