Electrical Designer

Title: E&I DesignerLocation: Downers Grove, ILHire Type: Long-Term Open Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date)Compensation: $60-$65/hrExperience: 3+ years E&I Design in a refinery settingBenefits: 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.OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and modify design drawings using AutoCAD 2023 to support electrical and instrumentation projectsCreate field sketches for front end engineering activities and convert them into detailed AutoCAD drawingsUpdate and maintain existing refinery drawings to meet project requirementsSupport design work including: Instrument loop drawingsTerminal cabinet drawingsElectrical signal line diagramsP&ID updates and modificationsConduct field walkdowns to verify layouts, gather data, and support design accuracyCollaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure designs align with specifications and project scopeFollow all corporate and site safety standards, including proper use of PPE in refinery environmentsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of design and drafting experience within a refinery or industrial environmentStrong proficiency in AutoCAD 2023Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work both in-office and in the field within an active industrial facility

Created: 2026-05-09