Instrumentation Designer IV
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 a highly experienced Instrumentation Designer IV to lead the development of complex instrumentation and control system designs for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. This senior-level design position is responsible for independently executing advanced design assignments, coordinating multidisciplinary project efforts, and serving as a technical resource for engineers, designers, and project teams throughout Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project execution.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in instrumentation design, industrial control systems, and 3D modeling, with a proven ability to develop complex construction packages and support large-scale industrial and power generation projects
What You'll Do
Advanced Instrumentation Design & Development
Independently lead the development of instrumentation and control system design deliverables for complex EPC projects.
Prepare, review, and coordinate:
Instrument location plans
Instrument installation details
Loop diagrams
Wiring and interconnection diagrams
Junction box layouts
Instrument cable schedules
Instrument indexes and I/O schedules
Control panel, PLC, and marshalling cabinet layouts
Instrument raceway and cable routing drawings
P&ID markups and revisions
Control system interface drawings
Construction work packages
Interpret engineering specifications, vendor documentation, client requirements, and industry standards to develop complete design solutions.
Ensure instrumentation designs support constructability, operability, maintainability, and safety requirements.
3D Modeling & Design Coordination
Develop and maintain advanced instrumentation models utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks, and other design platforms.
Lead instrumentation design coordination within 3D models and BIM environments.
Perform clash detection reviews and coordinate design resolutions with other disciplines.
Support development of digital engineering and model-based design deliverables.
Ensure consistency and compliance with company design standards and project requirements.
Instrumentation & Control Systems Design
Lead design support for:
Pressure, temperature, flow, and level instrumentation
Analytical instrumentation systems
Control valve installations
Instrument air systems
PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI interfaces
Process automation systems
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Industrial communication networks
Coordinate instrumentation layouts with equipment vendors and engineering teams.
Develop material take-offs (MTOs), quantity estimates, and procurement support documentation.
Project Execution Leadership
Lead instrumentation design efforts throughout conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning phases.
Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
Monitor assigned deliverables to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
Participate in project meetings, client reviews, and technical coordination sessions.
Identify and communicate design risks, scope changes, and technical challenges.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate instrumentation design activities with electrical, mechanical, process, civil, structural, architectural, and construction teams.
Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and constructability assessments.
Resolve complex design interface issues and drawing conflicts.
Ensure instrumentation systems are effectively integrated into overall facility operations and layouts.
Construction & Commissioning Support
Conduct field verification activities and site walkdowns.
Support construction teams with design clarifications and technical assistance.
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and field design issues.
Review field modifications and incorporate as-built changes into project documentation.
Support startup and commissioning activities through design reviews and troubleshooting assistance.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Instrumentation Designer I, II, and III personnel.
Review design deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
Assist engineers with design development and constructability reviews.
Support training, onboarding, and development of junior team members.
Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Quality & Standards
Ensure compliance with company engineering procedures, drafting standards, and project specifications.
Perform quality reviews and technical checks of instrumentation design packages.
Maintain project documentation, revision control, and design records.
Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
Participate in lessons learned and process improvement programs.
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
Associate degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 8–10 years of instrumentation design experience within industrial, utility, power generat
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