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Instrumentation Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
St Gabriel, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
What You'll Be Doing

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

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

  • Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
  • Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project team.
  • Drafting installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementary diagrams, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, power and instrumentation plans.
  • Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
  • Providing on-site assistance during startup.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is preferred.

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 2 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).
  • Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
  • Ability to perform lighting level and voltage drop calculations.
  • Ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection for both lighting and power applications.
  • Ability to determine motor control center loading.
  • Ability to route conduit and cable tray and calculate tray and conduit fill.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Proficient in the use of 2D AutoCAD and Microstation.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop, and providing interoffice execution support under close supervision.

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.

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