What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: E&I Designer
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Hire Type: Long-Term Open Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date)
Compensation: $60-$65/hr
Experience: 3 years E&I Design in a refinery setting
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Designer to support ongoing refinery and industrial projects. This is a long term opportunity offering stability, technical exposure, and the ability to work on complex, high impact projects within a refinery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify design drawings using AutoCAD 2023 to support electrical and instrumentation projects
- Create field sketches for front end engineering activities and convert them into detailed AutoCAD drawings
- Update and maintain existing refinery drawings to meet project requirements
- Support design work including:
- Instrument loop drawings
- Terminal cabinet drawings
- Electrical signal line diagrams
- P&ID updates and modifications
- Conduct field walkdowns to verify layouts, gather data, and support design accuracy
- Collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure designs align with specifications and project scope
- Follow all corporate and site safety standards, including proper use of PPE in refinery environments
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of design and drafting experience within a refinery or industrial environment
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2023
- Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work both in-office and in the field within an active industrial facility
Salary : $60 - $65