Senior Instrument & Controls Designer

JOB-10047962

Anticipated Start Date

November 16, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction firm known for its integrity and reliability, achieving project-wide efficiency and economies of scale.

Responsible for producing complex Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design deliverables for industrial engineering projects. The position may function as an I&C Design Lead, coordinating project deliverables across engineering disciplines, vendors, fabricators, and contractors while maintaining cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Job Description

• Develop conceptual I&C layouts, instrument location plans, plot plans, equipment arrangements, and control panel layouts.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, installation details, and instrument design documentation.
• Assist engineers with instrument indexes and material take-offs.
• Review and check design deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Support project scheduling, budget control, change management, and deliverable tracking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.
• Serve as I&C Design Lead when assigned.

Skills Required

• Typically 10+ years of progressive I&C design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with applicable design and drafting software.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial I&C design standards and specifications.
• Experience coordinating engineering design deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in I&C design leadership.
• Level I: 5-10 years of experience. Some Leadership preferred.
• Level II: 10+ years of experience. Proven ability to lead large projects. Highly collaborative and excellent communication skills.
• MS Office
• Typical system control designs

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma with some college-level education; associate degree preferred.