Instrumentation Engineer

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors - Freeport, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Freeport, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instrumentation Engineer at Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is responsible for performing comprehensive designs for electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments. This role involves utilizing theoretical knowledge and practical design methods under general supervision, ensuring that projects meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards. The position emphasizes collaboration with other engineering disciplines and provides opportunities for professional development and technical guidance to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete designs of small and large electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments.
• Utilize department design and drafting standards.
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup.
• Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Create detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
• Check calculations made by other engineers for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Assist the drafting group in resolving layout and detailing problems.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines for project completion.
• Advise senior engineers on design or scope changes.
• Assist in developing scopes, drawings, and specifications for procurement inquiries.
• Review vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
• Develop construction specifications and review fabrication drawings for conformance.
• Perform fieldwork to gather data and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques to complex designs.
• Produce installation details, layouts, and plans under supervision.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies for engineering tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations and size wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection.
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations and route conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill and determine motor control center loading.
• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to size control valves and develop specifications for instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for electrical deliverables.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, Microstation) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance benefits
• Matching retirement contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible working hours and locations