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Instrumentation Engineer II

Onward Solutions
  • Houston, TX
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Title: Instrument Engineer II

    Department: Engineering

    Reports To: Lead Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

    Location: Houston, Texas

    FLSA Status:

    Summary:

    An Instrument Engineer II (IE II) applies developing expertise to a variety of instrumentation and control engineering tasks for midstream/facilities oil & gas projects. This role involves taking on more responsibility for specific instrument designs and control system configurations, conducting detailed analyses, and contributing significantly to project deliverables. This position performs more independent work while still benefiting from senior guidance.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Performance of detailed instrument sizing calculations (e.g., control valves, orifice plates, relief valves).
    • Development of instrument data sheets, specifications, and selection of appropriate instrumentation for various process applications.
    • Preparation of instrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
    • Creation of cause & effect diagrams and control narratives under guidance.
    • Review of vendor drawings and technical proposals for instrumentation and control systems.
    • Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards (e.g., ISA, API, IEC, NFPA), and client requirements.
    • Coordination of instrument design aspects with process, piping, electrical, and civil disciplines.
    • Participation in HAZOP and other safety reviews related to instrument systems.
    • Some travel may be required.

    Required Skills and Abilities:

    • Solid understanding of instrumentation and control engineering, with a focus on industrial or oil & gas midstream/facilities projects.
    • Knowledge of relevant software. (e.g., InstruCalc, vendor-specific sizing tools, AutoCAD/MicroStation)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
    • Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (e.g., ISA S5.1, ANSI/ISA-84, API 550 series).
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
    • Team player – able to communicate and relate well with others.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
    • Ability to move around the office for daily tasks and meetings, and job site visits, when required.

    Onward Solutions offers unprecedented opportunity for career advancement to those who seek reward for excellent performance, sound judgement and strong work ethic. We envision a future where energy and associated infrastructure projects are delivered with unmatched safety, precision, reliability, and integrity. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, and dedication to high ethical standards echoes throughout our workforce.

    Benefits:

    The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k, and PTO.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bentley MicroStationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Datasheetsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis)unmatched
    • ISA Standardsunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Instrumentation Engineeringunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer Browserunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Pipingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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