Wood · 11 hours ago
Field Electrical & Instrumentation Designer
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, and they are seeking a Field Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to support their Oil, Gas & New Energies business. The role involves producing facility designs and layouts, conducting design reviews, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
ConsultingDeliveryEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingInfrastructure
No H1B
Responsibilities
Produce facility designs and layouts with knowledge of structural, mechanical, controls, and electrical equipment systems
Understand codes applicable to equipment and construction (NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, OSHA, NFPA, local codes, MCBU standards, and Chevron Engineering Standards)
Perform design tasks for purchasing and construction level drawings with limited supervision
Create reliable CAD models with precision, including assemblies, exploded view diagrams, and layouts with BOMs
Develop and improve department practices/standards
Review scope documents and specifications to ensure design meets SOW expectations and COMPANY requirements
Execute designs on challenging projects
Conduct design reviews and travel to COMPANY job sites as required
Develop working drawings from equipment specifications and detailed drawings
Create drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations, and bills of material
Perform layouts, design, and checking work from basic data supplied
Design and make detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations
Establish project drafting standards and monitor their conformance
Identify cost-effective solutions to design problems
Assist in bid evaluations
Design and construct models, prototypes, processes, or equipment
Prepare estimates of time, quantities, materials, and labor required for testing, installation, manufacture, design, or construction
Generate bill of materials from finished designs
Act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment and processes
Ensure quality in design and technical accuracy in drawings and material quantities
Plan assigned work effectively and liaise with the project team and line manager
Conduct site visits/surveys and provide inputs to site visit reports
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of related engineering design experience in electrical and instrumentation design
Typically, 5+ years of relevant design experience in oil and gas, industrial construction, or power generation industries
Authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future
MUST HAVE FIELD EXPERIENCE!
Understand codes applicable to equipment and construction (NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, OSHA, NFPA, local codes, MCBU standards, and Chevron Engineering Standards)
Perform design tasks for purchasing and construction level drawings with limited supervision
Create reliable CAD models with precision, including assemblies, exploded view diagrams, and layouts with BOMs
Develop and improve department practices/standards
Review scope documents and specifications to ensure design meets SOW expectations and COMPANY requirements
Execute designs on challenging projects
Conduct design reviews and travel to COMPANY job sites as required
Develop working drawings from equipment specifications and detailed drawings
Create drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations, and bills of material
Perform layouts, design, and checking work from basic data supplied
Design and make detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations
Establish project drafting standards and monitor their conformance
Identify cost-effective solutions to design problems
Assist in bid evaluations
Design and construct models, prototypes, processes, or equipment
Prepare estimates of time, quantities, materials, and labor required for testing, installation, manufacture, design, or construction
Generate bill of materials from finished designs
Act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment and processes
Ensure quality in design and technical accuracy in drawings and material quantities
Plan assigned work effectively and liaise with the project team and line manager
Conduct site visits/surveys and provide inputs to site visit reports
Preferred
Permian Basin area candidates strongly preferred, as no per diem or relocation are available for this role
Benefits
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Oil & Gas
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with employee networks dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace
A comprehensive benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through customized training and career growth plans
Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the future of energy transition
Company
Wood
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering critical solutions across energy and materials markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Gilmartin
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Richmond
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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