Job Description
Clayton Services is searching for an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Instrumentation & Control Engineer will be responsible for designing and supporting instrumentation, controls, and electrical power systems for process and energy projects.
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $150,000/year
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including stock options, performance-based incentive compensation, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Wellness Plan, Flexible Spending Account, and more.
Instrumentation & Control Engineer Responsibilities:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $150,000/year
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including stock options, performance-based incentive compensation, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Wellness Plan, Flexible Spending Account, and more.
Instrumentation & Control Engineer Responsibilities:
- Design, specify, and support instrumentation, control, and electrical power systems for industrial process and energy projects
- Prepare, review, and update P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, interlock matrices, cause and effect tables, and loop diagrams
- Size and specify instruments, control valves, and related components including pressure, flow, and temperature devices
- Develop and review instrumentation datasheets, wiring schematics, system architecture drawings, and termination drawings
- Design and specify motor control centers, electrical panels, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules
- Configure and support variable frequency drives for pump, compressor, and fan applications
- Select protective relays, circuit breakers, and switchgear for low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
- Develop, configure, and optimize PLC logic, DCS strategies, HMI graphics, and alarm management systems
- Lead or support FAT, SAT, loop checks, calibration verification, control strategy tuning, and commissioning activities
- Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, MCCs, VFDs, and power distribution equipment in the field
- Support energization activities, insulation resistance testing, and pre-startup functional verification
- Maintain calibration records, backups, interlock documentation, drawings, schedules, and version control records
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on instrumentation, controls, VFD operation, MCC safety practices, and arc flash PPE requirements
- Collaborate closely with process engineers, project managers, vendors, clients, and plant personnel
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, controls, and electrical engineering principles
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, DCS configuration, and HMI development
- Knowledge of SIL/SIS design and industrial communication protocols
- Experience with control valve sizing, cavitation analysis, and instrumentation selection
- Strong understanding of MCC design, feeder coordination, arc flash labeling, and electrical panel design
- Ability to troubleshoot VFDs, control systems, and power distribution equipment
- Proficiency with applicable codes and standards including NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, ISA, API, and OSHA requirements
- Strong leadership, analytical, strategic, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel as needed and meet attendance requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution required
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, control, and electrical engineering
- Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider preferred
- Experience with DCS platforms such as DeltaV, Client Experion, Yokogawa, or ABB preferred
- Experience with HMI development tools and industrial communication protocol configuration
- Industry experience in petrochemical, hydrogen, syngas, or process plant environments strongly preferred
- Professional Engineer license in Electrical Engineering preferred, ideally Texas PE or eligibility to obtain
- ISA Certified Automation Professional or similar certification is a plus
- Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, SCADA integration, HAZOP reviews, and SIL classification studies is a plus
- Prior field commissioning experience in industrial plant environments preferred
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | http://www.claytonpersonnel.com |
About Company
Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!
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