Plant Electrical Instrumentation Design Engineer
ぷらんとでんきけいそうせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical position involving design, specification study, and drawing creation for power systems and instrumentation systems in plant facilities.
Description
Plant electrical instrumentation design engineers handle the design of power distribution systems and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems in plants such as petroleum, chemical, and power plants. Specifically, based on P&ID, they perform circuit design for power supply equipment, distribution boards, and control panels; creation of cable wiring diagrams; selection of measuring instruments and sensors; and study of DCS/PLC control logic, while advancing designs in compliance with safety standards and legal regulations such as explosion-proof areas. Additionally, tasks include coordination with equipment vendors, collaboration with other fields (mechanical, civil engineering, architecture, etc.), and technical support during construction work and commissioning, encompassing the entire project.
Future Outlook
With the renewal of energy infrastructure and the introduction of renewable energy, demand for plant design is expected to remain stable. The advancement of smart plants utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as IoT and digital twins will increasingly require advanced system design capabilities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Business trips / Customer negotiations / Office work / Project team-based
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Lead Engineer → Project Manager → Design Department Manager
Required Skills
Cable Wiring Design and Construction / Circuit Design / DCS Programming / Distribution Board Design / Instrumentation Control / P&ID Creation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (EPLAN) / PLC Programming / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents / SCADA System Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to translate system requirements into electrical and instrumentation design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because wiring errors or mistakes in design drawings can lead to serious accidents. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis skills are essential for power calculations and characteristic evaluation of instrumentation equipment. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning skills are important to integrate multiple pieces of equipment and wiring plans and proceed efficiently. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve defects and issues during design and on-site coordination is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
- Instrumentation Technician
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Department)
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- I&C Engineer
- Plant Electrical Design Engineer
- Plant I&C Design Engineer
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