E&I Senior Designer

If you are an E&I (Electrical and Instrumentation) Designer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson’s North America Engineering Solutions organization has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Corpus Christi TX location, you will work on project teams, collaborate with a multitude of diverse professionals, and apply innovative and creative ideas to solve complex problems for our clients. We provide project management, engineering and design services, and supply of control systems hardware and software for control system projects in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas production, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and power industries.  

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Work with product technologies such as DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, PLC’s, other third-party devices, and supervise others to produce cabinet/panel designs, installation details, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, conduit/cable routing, power/grounding design, and related control system/electrical drawings
• Work with the customer as the lead control systems person responsible for technical project scope
• Define and develop estimates, project schedules and construction scope of work documents
• Manage budgets and track project schedule and progress
• Develop and evaluate bid packages for I&E construction, panels, cabinets, and control systems/electrical equipment
• Perform field walkdowns and supervise designers to survey existing instrumentation/electrical equipment, instrument wiring, cable/conduit routing, control rooms, rack rooms and any related control systems/electrical items
• Participate in the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, loop checks, and cutover or start-up at customer sites

WHO YOU ARE: You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You use milestones to diligently track and manage the progress of the work. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You model and encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• 6 years’ experience designing and implementing cabinet/panel designs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings and other deliverables typical for control systems projects in the Refining, Petrochemical, Specialty Chemicals or other industries

• 1 year experience with supervising and directing designers in the execution of projects, design processes and procedures

• Experience implementing and managing automation design for modernization projects and execution of front-end (FEED) studies

• Knowledge and application of Industry Codes and Standards (e.g. ISA, NEC).

• Experience with computer aided design tools (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) and MS Office application suite.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically

• Must be comfortable in plant sites, and possess the ability to navigate staircases, ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Associate's Degree in a technical field of study 

• Experience implementing automation design for grassroots projects

• Experience with instrumentation, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves,and  on-off valves

• Experience with electrical equipment sizing and load calculations

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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