Demo

Instrumentation & Controls Designer

Eichleay, Inc.
Ferndale, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2025 CLOSED ON 9/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation & Controls Designer position at Eichleay, Inc.?

As an I&C Designer at Eichleay you will work within multi-disciplinary project teams to complete the design of I&C scope for various and diverse projects. Instrument Designers may work on several various sized projects at a time under the direction of senior Design and/or Engineering staff, developing and revising details and drawings. You will coordinate and consult with senior Designers and/or Engineers in developing designs, layouts, installation details, conduit and wiring, schematic and system drawings that will be used for completion of construction work packages.

Travel is required as needed for occasional onsite field visits to collaborate closely with our onsite team and our clients.

Compensation: $40 - 60 per hour *anticipated hourly rate may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Move Forward with Eichleay

Are you passionate about instrumentation and controls design? Do you enjoy supporting versatile projects? In this role you will apply your passion to bringing innovative ideas across a collaborative work environment. You will enjoy working with several types of projects and markets. You will attend meetings and participate in client field visits as needed in the Billings area. You may be asked to travel on occasion outside of the area for other projects you support. You will work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Support development of Instrument Index, I/O List, and design deliverables including loop diagrams, conduit and wiring diagrams, schematics and location plans.
  • Support development of Material Take Offs.
  • Perform job walks and site visits, assisting scope development and supporting IFC (construction) package completion.
  • May be asked to support construction activities.
  • Effectively interacts with all levels of employees and clients.
  • Willingness to follow directions and guidance from senior Design and Engineering staff.
  • Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues. Addresses those issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors.
  • Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.
  • Adheres to required processes and embraces opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

  • 5 years or more of related experience, Associate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is preferred, or specialized courses in drafting, design, and engineering.
  • Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, computer modeling and reading drawings.
  • Basic understanding of Electrical Design activities and deliverables.
  • Experience in refining and/or heavy industrial industries
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD. MicroStation, Smart Plant (SPI) and/or Smart Instrumentation (SI) experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite.
  • Familiar with industry standards including NFPA/NEC, IEEE/IES, ISA, API, ASME and ANSI is a plus.
  • TWIC certification and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Ability to work onsite at a refinery or industrial facility.
  • Must be able to participate in field job walks and site visits which may include climbing enclosed ladders and stairs and working on enclosed platforms.
  • Ability to be badged for process safety management governed facilities, which will require pre-hire substance abuse screening and random substance abuse screening thereafter.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Job duties will generally be performed in a home office or office environment, but may require travel to visit a Client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
  • May be assigned to work at a Client’s office, facility or site for an extended period of time. Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. When performing work outside Eichleay and/or Client as required.
  • Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

Why Eichleay?

For over 150 years, Eichleay companies have developed a wide range of project delivery expertise. This legacy continues today with Eichleay, Inc. which specializes in the design and construction of industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities.

Join a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening and trust earned through results.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation

Experience Required

  • 5 year(s): Basic understanding of Instrumentation Design activities and deliverables.
  • 5 year(s): Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, computer modeling and reading drawings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $40 - $60

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Instrumentation & Controls Designer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Instrumentation & Controls Designer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$177,126 - $242,319
Income Estimation: 
$179,484 - $249,183
Income Estimation: 
$60,778 - $75,025
Income Estimation: 
$73,120 - $92,318
Income Estimation: 
$73,120 - $92,318
Income Estimation: 
$91,158 - $113,466
Income Estimation: 
$91,158 - $113,466
Income Estimation: 
$119,470 - $150,512
Income Estimation: 
$119,470 - $150,512
Income Estimation: 
$137,126 - $185,302
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Eichleay, Inc.

  • Eichleay, Inc. Ferndale, WA
  • Job Details Description We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer with comprehensive expertise in Instrumentation and Controls principl... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Eichleay, Inc. Ferndale, WA
  • Job Details Description We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a senior member of our team, you will work in a schedule-driven, c... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Eichleay, Inc. Ferndale, WA
  • We are actively building a talent network of Project Managers and Project Engineers with 5 years of experience to support upcoming project needs across Eic... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Eichleay, Inc. Ferndale, WA
  • Your ideas have impact. At Eichleay, we tackle industry challenges with innovation. We're seeking an Electrical Engineer who brings creative solutions and ... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Instrumentation & Controls Designer jobs in the Ferndale, WA area that may be a better fit.

  • Eichleay Main Career Page Ferndale, WA
  • Ferndale, Washington Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (Mon/Fri remote, every other Friday off) Travel: Local client site visits ~1 day/week; Eichleay i... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Eichleay, Inc. Ferndale, WA
  • Job Details Description We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer with comprehensive expertise in Instrumentation and Controls principl... more
  • 11 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!