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Ferndale, Washington
Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (Mon/Fri remote, every other Friday off)
Travel: Local client site visits ~1 day/week; <10% occasional travel
Eichleay is hiring an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Designer with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) experience to support refinery and oil & gas projects in Ferndale, WA. This role focuses on developing loop diagrams, instrument indexes, and construction-ready design packages while supporting field execution and commissioning activities. It is best suited for designers who have worked in industrial or refinery environments and enjoy bridging design and field operations.
Design / Execution
- Develop I&C design deliverables, including:
- Instrument Index and I/O Lists
- Loop diagrams (SPI)
- Wiring and conduit diagrams
- Schematics and installation details
- Location plans and IFC construction packages
- Utilize SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) for data and design management
- Perform material takeoffs (MTOs) and support man-hour estimates
Project / Field Support
- Conduct site walks and field verification in refinery/industrial environments
- Respond to RFIs and support construction teams
- Assist with commissioning, startup, and turnaround activities
- Ensure deliverables align with project schedules, budgets, and QA standards
Collaboration
- Coordinate with engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process)
- Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams
- Support senior designers and engineers on multi-discipline projects
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Associate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and 2 or more years of experience; or specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices plus two additional years of experience; or equivalent.
- Experience as an Instrumentation or Controls Designer in refinery or oil & gas environments
- Hands-on experience with:
- SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)
- Loop diagrams and wiring design
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks and Bluebeam
- Experience supporting construction packages, RFIs, and field execution
- Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working onsite in refinery or industrial facilities
- Familiarity with:
- ISA, API, ANSI, NEC standards
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and deliverables
- Experience supporting turnarounds or capital projects in process industries
You will contribute to refinery and oil & gas projects supporting:
- Brownfield and sustaining capital work
- Instrumentation upgrades and system improvements
- Field-based execution tied to construction and commissioning
- Multi-discipline engineering projects within industrial and process facilities
Why Eichleay
- Direct exposure to refinery projects and field execution work
- Balanced role across design, construction support, and commissioning
- Hybrid work model with predictable schedule (Mon/Fri remote every other Friday off)
- Opportunity to work within a 150 year EPCM firm on complex industrial projects
- Strong collaboration between design teams and field operations
If you have hands-on SPI experience and refinery or oil & gas design background, apply directly. This role is best suited for candidates who have worked on real-world industrial projects and can produce construction-ready I&C design deliverables.
COMPENSATION BENEFITS
- Hourly Rate: $35-$42 per hour
- Pay will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
- Hybrid schedule with built-in flexibility
- Eligibility for project-based field exposure and professional growth
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 provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
- Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
- Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
- Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.
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 on site 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.
Salary : $35 - $42