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INSTRUMENTATION DESIGNER

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Designer to support the design and development of instrumentation and control system layouts, drawings, and design documentation for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality instrumentation design deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring compliance with project standards, and supporting project execution throughout FEED and Detailed Design phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop instrumentation design and drafting deliverables for industrial and infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and update instrumentation design documents including Instrument Location Plans, Instrument Installation Details and Hook-up Drawings, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Cable Routing Layouts, Cable Tray Layouts, Cable Block Diagrams and Interconnection Diagrams, Junction Box and Marshalling Cabinet Layouts, Control Panel and Cabinet Layout Drawings
  • Coordinate with Instrumentation Engineers and other engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and integrated design development.
  • Incorporate vendor information, project specifications, and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
  • Ensure instrumentation drawings and layouts comply with project standards, client requirements, and applicable international codes.
  • Review and check design drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
  • Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
  • Support 3D model development and design reviews where applicable.
  • Assist in resolving design-related issues during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Maintain drawing registers and ensure document control procedures are followed.
  • Support site surveys, field verification activities, and as-built documentation updates when required.
  • Ensure assigned deliverables are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5+ years of instrumentation design experience in industrial, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, water, or power projects.
  • Experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) project environments.
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation design principles, installation requirements, and drafting standards.
  • Experience in preparing instrument hook-ups, loop diagrams, cable routing drawings, junction box layouts, and installation details.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS/ESD, and Fire & Gas systems.
  • Knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, and associated instrumentation equipment.
  • Understanding of hazardous area requirements and instrumentation installation practices.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
  • Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Engineering, E3D, PDMS, or similar design platforms is an advantage.
  • Experience in brownfield and greenfield project environments (Preferred).
  • Exposure to EPC contractor and PMC project execution environments (Preferred).
  • Familiarity with construction support activities, field verification, and as-built documentation preparation.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.

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