Instrumentation Designer III
Quanta Services · Alabama
📍 Birmingham, ALvia icimsPosted 2026-09-02
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About Us
Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.
At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.
About this Role
Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Designer III to perform advanced instrumentation and control system design for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for independently executing complex design assignments, developing detailed construction packages, and providing technical guidance to junior designers while supporting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project execution.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in instrumentation design, industrial control systems, and multidiscipline coordination within industrial and power generation environments.
What You'll Do
Instrumentation Design & Development
Independently develop instrumentation and control system design deliverables for EPC projects.
Prepare, review, and coordinate:
Instrument location plans
Instrument installation details
Loop diagrams
Wiring and interconnection diagrams
Junction box layouts
Cable schedules
Instrument indexes
Control panel and marshalling cabinet layouts
Instrument cable routing plans
P&ID markups and revisions
Control system interface drawings
Create detailed construction packages utilizing engineering specifications, calculations, vendor documentation, and project requirements.
Ensure instrumentation designs support constructability, maintainability, safety, and operational requirements.
Advanced Design & Modeling
Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and related design platforms to develop detailed engineering drawings and models.
Participate in 3D model development and interdisciplinary design reviews.
Develop complex instrumentation layouts and equipment arrangements.
Support BIM coordination and clash detection activities.
Maintain compliance with company drafting standards and project requirements.
Instrumentation Systems Design
Support the design and layout of:
Pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation
Analytical instrumentation systems
Control valve assemblies
Instrument air systems
PLC, DCS, and SCADA interfaces
Process automation systems
Field instrumentation networks
Assist engineers with instrument installation requirements and control system integration.
Develop material take-offs (MTOs) and quantity estimates for procurement and construction activities.
Project Execution
Execute instrumentation design activities throughout conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Monitor assigned deliverables and ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
Review vendor drawings, equipment packages, and technical documentation.
Support engineering scope development and project planning activities.
Identify design challenges and recommend practical solutions.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate instrumentation design activities with electrical, mechanical, process, civil, structural, and construction teams.
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and constructability assessments.
Resolve design interface issues and drawing conflicts.
Ensure instrumentation systems are properly integrated into overall facility designs.
Construction & Field Support
Conduct field verification activities and site walkdowns.
Support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and field design questions.
Revise drawings based on field conditions and as-built requirements.
Support startup and commissioning activities through design clarification and technical assistance.
Participate in equipment installation reviews and construction progress meetings.
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Instrumentation Designer I and II personnel.
Review junior designer work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
Assist in training and development of design team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and development of design best practices.
Promote safety, quality, and engineering excellence throughout project execution.
Quality & Standards
Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, drafting procedures, and project specifications.
Perform quality checks and peer reviews of instrumentation design deliverables.
Maintain project documentation and revision control requirements.
Support quality assurance and quality control programs.
Participate in lessons learned and process improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 5–8 years of instrumentation design experience in industrial, utility, power generation, renewable energy, or EPC environments.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects and construction execution.
Experience with large industrial facilities, power plants, data centers, or energy infrastructure projects preferred.
Advanced Knowledge Of:
Industrial instrumentation systems and installation practices.
Instrumentation symbols, standards, and drafting conventions.
Instrument loop design and wiring pract
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