A Mechanical or Electrical Drafter prepares detailed drawings needed to manufacture or repair machinery and equipment, with dimensions and other specific engineering data. Uses computer aided design software. May create diagrams for products that include mechanical and electronic components, such as cars or computers, or prepare the diagrams used to install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings or in electrical distribution systems.
Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter I Date Opened:
7/13/2026
Location:
Lafayette Industry:
Oil and Gas Department:
Drafting and Design Employment Type:
Full-Time Part-Time Available:
No Eligible for
US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No FLSA Exemption:
Non-Exempt Open to local candidates only-must live within commuting distance to Lafayette office.
Job Summary:
The Electrical & Instrumentation Drafter will be responsible for preparing 3D models and 2D drawings for the design of complex offshore/onshore E&I systems utilizing CAD software.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings for assigned projects from information supplied and/or verbal instructions with little supervision required. Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions. Review information received from design team members, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions. Interact with design team and clients for resolving drafting/design related issues. Ensure that all drawings adhere to Client, Industry and Company Standards. Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards. Responsible for keeping Project Leads updated on all concerns relating to their respective assignments. Create Electric Area Classification Plans and Details. Calculate conduit and fittings size, with minimum guidance. Size cable fittings, with minimum guidance. Route cables in cable tray systems using cable schedules, with minimum guidance. Calculate cable tray fill, with minimum guidance. Create Tray Routing Plans. Create Instrument Location Plan drawings using GA's, piping plans, etc. Understand Instrument Cable Block diagrams. Create Instrument Installation Details using engineering data sheets, with minimum guidance. Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project. Duration determined by the project requirements and project management. Perform corrections to the following drawings: P&ID's, Grounding Plan, Cable Routing Plans, Tray Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, Building Layouts, and Loop Diagrams. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Requires accredited drafting training and discipline training or have prior up to twelve (12) months working experience. Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Proficient in (AutoCAD). Working knowledge in one or more of these drafting software programs is required: E3D, Plant3D, CADWorx, SolidWorks, Navisworks. Working knowledge in (E3D Cabling System, and SmartPlant SPI) is highly preferred. Basic Knowledge of P&ID's. Basic knowledge of PLC and DCS systems Basic knowledge of
OSHA, NEMA, ISA & ANSI.
Basic knowledge of
API RP 500, API RP 14F.
Basic knowledge of Electrical Codes NEC and IEC. Additional Application Requirement This requisition is open to local candidates only. To be considered, the candidate's location must be easily identifiable either in submittal documents or in the candidate's registration in our ATS.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private, Semi-Private Office or office cubicle) but may also require occasional travel to off-site work locations. Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere. Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel. Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels. Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection. May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes. May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis. Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation): Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds; Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication which permits employee to communicate effectively. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations. Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations. #LI-DNP
