Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Primary Services - Houston, TX
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Our LNG client is looking for a Direct Hire, Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer in Houston, TX (Onsite, Downtown). You will be part of the midstream pipeline project engineering team responsible for overseeing the engineering design efforts provided by EPCM contractors for the development of engineering deliverables for all phases of a project from design to construction, commissioning and startup. You will be the I&C Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for providing technical support and guidance on all aspects of I&C design and implementation for midstream projects including natural gas compressor stations, metering stations, and valves sites.Responsibilities/Expectations:Ensure the design and construction of the Instrumentation and Control Systems for pipelines and facilities comply with industry Code and standards, operating in a safe and reliable manner with minimal downtime.Account for a diverse range of engineering assignments requiring the use of technical experience and industry working knowledge.Apply technical expertise in instrumentation and controls discipline to support the development and execution of midstream projects.Oversee EPCM contractors on engineering design efforts. Monitor engineering progress and technical aspects to ensure design adheres to project specifications, Codes and standards.Review and approve engineering deliverables.Work with project teams, contractors, and suppliers to resolve I&C technical issues.Participate in studies and reviews such as HAZOP, Model Review, JSA.Perform I&C engineering tasks as required to support green field and brown field projects.Provide inputs to the development of network architecture, instrument location plans, wiring diagrams and installation details.Coordinate with the project team for the development of P&IDs, system control philosophies, system architecture drawings, I/O Lists, Alarm Lists, Control Narratives, Alarm Setpoints, etc.Assist in the design development and specification for PLC cabinets, remote I/O cabinets, flow measurements, remote terminal units (RTUs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).Review RFP packages and assist the technical evaluation of equipment and materials for the procurement process.Participate in Witnessed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test.Provide on-site field support during construction, commissioning, and startup as needed.Assist other discipline engineering and EPCM contractors as needed to effectively coordinate design and quality practices and provide on-site field support for projects during construction.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, preferably with specialization in Process Control, Control systems, and Instrumentation.Minimum 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience, with an emphasis on instrumentation and controls, strongly preferred in midstream industry.Knowledge of Instrument calculation computer applications.Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.Working experience with Instrument Control and Safety Systems (e.g. Distributed Control Systems, Safety Systems, Fire and Gas Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Alarm Management Systems), HMIs, Field Instrumentation for process measurement (e.g. Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, etc.), Control Valves, Shutdown Valves, Gas Chromatographs, Flow Metering Systems and their transmission systems.Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE, IEC, API, ASTM standards, methods and practices.Etensive knowledge of instrumentation including transmitters, meters, switches, gauges, control valves, actuated on/off valves, etc.Knowledge of Natural Gas Engineering Standards, OSHA and Safety practices.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Application and PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam, GIS Viewer, Hexagon.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer registrationExperience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of medium to large industrial projects, midstream projects.Want to be notified of similar positions? Visit /signup/ to sign up or have notifications delivered straight to your inbox!
Created: 2025-02-24