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
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.