Title: E&I Designer

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Hire Type: Long-Term Open Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date)

Compensation: $60-$65 per 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.