Instrumentation & Controls Designer at GHD in Columbia, South Carolina

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Instrumentation & Controls Designer




Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.


Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.



Who are we looking for?


Our Southeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) in Columbia, SC is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Designer to join their team. In this role, you will assist with the electrical design of instrumentation and controls systems for municipal water, wastewater, and infrastructure related facilities using AutoCAD and Revit



In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.


We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.


See what the power of commitment can do for you.




Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Function within a consulting engineering environment engaged in multi-discipline project management and design services to support ongoing projects
• Possess skills and demonstrate proficiency in applying specifications for design of a variety of process instrumentation applications to measure and control process variables
• Work with process engineers and I&C engineers during project development stages to complete project P&ID's and to define the instrument scopes
• Develop the control loop design to interface the I/O with the control system
• Support design development with the I&C engineer to develop the control logic and communication protocols specific to the control system
• Prepare instrument, controls, and wiring detail and layout drawings
• Review manufacturers' and/or fabricators drawings and specifications for conformance to standards and specifications
• Support field walk down assignment under the direction of an engineer or senior designer.
• Adhere to all client design standards and work practices for each installation
• Adhere to all plant site safety and administrative procedures

What you will bring to the Team

• Associate's degree in Drafting/Designer, Electrical Engineering Technology or relevant design field
• 5-7 years of design experience supporting industrial facilities projects in water, wastewater, chemicals, refining, and/or pipeline markets
• Knowledgeable of applicable codes and client standards required for installations.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-discipline technical subject areas and general understanding within each
• Physical ability to work in the field to review project scopes, grasp project complexities, and gauge potential safety issues
• Manage multiple project tasks and maintain flexible approach to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
• Possible field investigations and construction observations may be required

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.


We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.



EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.


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About Us



Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. Apply Now