Lead I&E Designer
Contech Control Services
Oversees instrument and electrical design for large control system projects.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Greater Chicago Area
Onsite
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
control design
site surveys
scope development
fabrication drawings
document control
project coordination
- Instrument and Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex control system projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems
- Lead a team of designers during site surveys to gather information, reconcile, and organize
- Develop Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Instrument Specifications, Electrical Specifications and Proposals
- Develop fabrication drawings and Bill of Material for the following: control panels, field junction boxes, power distribution, and others
- Develop or modify the following: cable block diagram, instrument location plans, installation details, wiring drawings, relay logic, loop diagrams, instrument index, P&ID’s, cable schedules, power & grounding, motor schematics, fiber optics, panel schedules, control room layouts, etc.
- Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements
- Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc.
- Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines, such as: systems configuration, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors
What you bring
autocad
microstation
plc
spi
associate degree
15+ years
Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Instrument and Electrical Design, related to Control Systems Projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of field instrumentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Travel: Minimal (up to 25%)
- Control System cutover and Electrical startup experience
- Associate's degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered
- Working knowledge of SPI is a plus
- Minimum of 15 years of I/E design experience directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above
- Familiar with document Management software or equivalent
- Extensive experience with design associated with control systems (DCS, SIS, PLC, etc.)
- Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1980
Year Established
The company was established in 1980 in La Porte, Texas.
Hundreds of Projects
Global Executed Projects
Over the decades, the company has executed hundreds of global projects, showcasing its growth from a regional firm to a turn-key integrator.
- It began by delivering system-independent control and automation solutions to energy and chemical clients.
- Its financial backbone strengthened over time, now operating with substantial annual revenues and a stable nationwide presence.
- Typical projects range from full process automation systems and analyzer installations to capital and turnaround I/E construction.
- Core specialisms include instrument engineering, electrical design, process automation, analyzer systems, procurement, fabrication and maintenance.
- With offices across multiple U.S. states, it serves diverse industries including energy and chemicals through a relationship-focused, solution-driven approach.
- Relationship‑focused.
- Solutions‑driven.
- Project‑ready.
123M kWh
Energy Saved by LED Products
LED products contributed to significant energy savings by reducing electricity consumption.
98,000 Cu Ft
Expanded Polystyrene Eliminated
Packaging redesign efforts cut down on the use of expanded polystyrene foam.
30,000 LB
Waste Recycled
Efforts to recycle materials helped in conserving resources and reducing environmental impact.
2030 Goal
Carbon Neutrality Target
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all business operations by 2030.
- Achieve net zero by 2050.
- Recycled over 30,000 lb of paper, metal, and electronics—saving more than 112 trees.
- 100 % recycled paper usage at facility.
- Water conservation via sensor‑based plumbing fittings with automatic shut‑off.
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