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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

E&I Designer - Refinery

Pay: $60–$65/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Downers Grove, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.

$75,250 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Title:

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)

Designer Location:

Downers Grove, IL Hire Type:

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

Compensation:

$60-$65/hr

Experience:

3+ years Electrical and Instrumentation 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. 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 Auto

CAD 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 environments Required QualificationsMinimum of 3 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 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.