Senior Piping Designer
Summary
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead at an oil & gas engineering consulting firm in Houston. Day to day: hands-on detailed I&E design (PLC panel layouts, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting layouts) in AutoCAD/Navisworks for onshore and offshore projects, while leading the E&I design team, assigning work, and coordinating with project managers. (Posting title says 'Piping D
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing and computerized maintenance management systems for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including; health, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as a company-matched 401k plan, life insurance and a 980 schedule.
Want to be a part of our team?
Strategy Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer – Lead who will take a hands-on role in detailed I&E design activities across a variety of offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. This position is not only responsible for producing technical deliverables but also for leading the Electrical & Instrumentation Design team, managing workload distribution, and contributing to the strategic success of the department.
As a successful candidate, you will own key electrical system design deliverables, such as PLC panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. You will also work closely with project managers and multi-discipline leads to coordinate design efforts from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Design department, including team coordination, mentorship, and performance management.
- Provide technical direction and design oversight on project deliverables.
- Develop design estimates and level-of-effort proposals for new work and project bidding.
- Distribute work to the design team based on skill sets and project requirements.
- Coordinate resource scheduling and monitor workloads to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
- Perform electrical and instrumentation design for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.
- Generate design documents such as PLC panel layout drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting layouts, and installation details.
- Interface and collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other discipline leads to ensure cohesive, cross-functional execution.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation design, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, including 3D modeling, and Navisworks.
- Strong knowledge of offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities design standards.
- Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Skilled in producing detailed design drawings and reviewing vendor documentation.
- Experience with wiring installation details and creating construction-ready documentation.
- Strong communication and team leadership skills.