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Electrical Designer

Sterling Engineering
Downers Grove, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

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

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