Job Description

Now Hiring: Senior I&C Designer + I&C Designer (2 Roles) | Hybrid or Fully Remote

We’re supporting a long-standing engineering group that is preparing for a significant wave of new project work arriving in early 2025. As they scale, we’re helping them bring on two Instrumentation & Controls Designers—one Senior-level and one Mid-level—to join a collaborative, well-established team.

These roles offer the chance to work on meaningful industrial and power-focused design projects with highly experienced I&C engineers and designers. If you’re looking for stability, hands-on design ownership, and a team that values accuracy, quality, and mentorship, this is a strong fit.

Location & Work Model

• Ideally Bothell, WA, but fully remote candidates across the U.S. are welcome to apply
• Hybrid available for those near an office
• Little to no travel

Pay Range

• Senior I&C Designer: $36–60/hr
• I&C Designer (Mid-level): $30–50/hr

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Designer

What You’ll Do

You’ll take a lead role in delivering complete I&C design packages—guiding design efforts, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of project deliverables. You will:

• Develop full I&C drawing sets: wiring diagrams, loop sheets, installation details, network architecture, junction boxes, etc.
• Lead and schedule design work for yourself and a small design team
• Check work for compliance with specifications, standards, and the SOW
• Perform and oversee drafting in AutoCAD (2D/3D) or Revit
• Place instrumentation in 3D models using SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Revit
• Support limited engineering functions under I&C engineering personnel
• Mentor junior designers and maintain project documentation
• Provide occasional support to Construction and Start-Up teams
• Track drawing registers and maintain ISO 9001-compliant revision histories

What You Bring

• AA in Drafting, AS in Instrumentation/Industrial Automation, or similar technical education
• 6+ years of industrial or power plant I&C design experience
• Deep understanding of instrumentation types, installation practices, and drafting standards
• Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D skills and experience with the SmartPlant Suite (SPI, SPPID, SP3D)
• Ability to read and incorporate P&IDs into I&C design
• Solid understanding of electronics, PLCs, DCS, transmitters, and electrical fundamentals
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience leading design work and mentoring others

Instrumentation & Controls Designer (Mid-Level)

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the preparation of I&C design packages and work alongside senior team members to deliver accurate, high-quality drawings and models. Responsibilities include:

• Creating I&C drawings from notes, sketches, vendor materials, SOW/DBD guidance
• Drafting in AutoCAD (2D/3D) or Revit
• Placing instrumentation in 3D models using SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Revit
• Cataloging instrumentation and producing reports
• Producing installation details and material take-offs
• Reviewing vendor and discipline drawings
• Supporting Construction and Start-Up teams as needed
• Maintaining ISO 9001-compliant document revisions
• Collaborating with designers and engineers to ensure interface accuracy

What You Bring

• AA in Drafting, AS in Instrumentation/Industrial Automation, or equivalent
• 2+ years of I&C design experience (industrial or power preferred)
• Strong AutoCAD skills and familiarity with SmartPlant tools
• Understanding of instrumentation types, drafting standards, and P&ID interpretation
• Strong math foundation (algebra and trigonometry)
• Basic understanding of PLCs, DCS, and electrical fundamentals
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with moderate supervision

Why These Roles Stand Out

• Stable, well-supported engineering group with consistent project wins
• Opportunities for mentorship (both giving and receiving)
• Flexible work model—including fully remote for the right candidates
• A chance to influence and deliver full-cycle I&C design packages
• Team culture built on collaboration, accuracy, and professional growth

Interested?

If you’d like to explore either opportunity, feel free to reach out directly or send along a resume. We’re happy to walk through the details, team structure, and answer any questions.

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