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Senior Instrument Designer Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Interprets piping and instrument diagrams, site layouts, equipment layouts, piping plan drawings ... A self-starter and highly skilled Solid Works designer capable of performing all design, and Solid ...

Interprets piping and instrument diagrams, site layouts, equipment layouts, piping plan drawings ... A self-starter and highly skilled Solid Works designer capable of performing all design, and Solid ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102.70K - $133.70K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Receive new product designs, product modifications and implement the new designs/changes into ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102.70K - $133.70K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Receive new product designs, product modifications and implement the new designs/changes into ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102.70K - $133.70K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Receive new product designs, product modifications and implement the new designs/changes into ...

Senior R&D Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99.80K - $137K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Use of DFM in R&D design * Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and ...

Senior R&D Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99.80K - $137K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Use of DFM in R&D design * Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and ...

Senior R&D Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99.80K - $137K/yr

... instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to ... Use of DFM in R&D design * Support the creation and maintenance of standard designs and ...

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How much do senior instrument designer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior instrument designer in Spring, TX is $94,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,800.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Senior Instrument Designer job?

A Senior Instrument Designer is responsible for designing and developing instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects. They create detailed drawings, specifications, and layouts for equipment such as sensors, valves, and control panels. Their role involves collaborating with engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and overseeing the installation process. They typically use specialized design software like AutoCAD or SmartPlant to produce accurate schematics. Additionally, they may provide technical guidance to junior designers and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Instrument Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Instrument Designer, you need a strong background in instrumentation design, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and knowledge of industry codes, supported by a relevant engineering degree or diploma. Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation), and familiarity with ISA standards are typically required, and certifications in these areas can be advantageous. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure the accurate development and integration of complex instrument systems, helping projects meet safety, quality, and timeline expectations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Senior Instrument Designer?

A typical day for a Senior Instrument Designer involves creating and reviewing detailed instrument drawings, developing and updating P&IDs, and coordinating with engineers and project managers to ensure design consistency and compliance with project specifications. You may spend time attending meetings to resolve design challenges, mentoring junior designers, and working with procurement teams to specify instrument components. Additionally, regular site visits or virtual walk-downs may be required to verify instrument locations and support construction or commissioning activities. This role offers a dynamic mix of technical design, collaboration, and problem-solving within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
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Comfort Systems USA

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
TAS Design & Drafting Group reviews customer requirements, specifications, manufacturing constraints and other design inputs to generate comprehensive packaged equipment designs and system layouts. The department develops models and drawings based on the design intent communicated by TAS Project Engineers. These system designs include the appropriate structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls sub-assemblies. Design outputs are communicated through 3D/CAD drawings for the purchase of incorporated components and manufacture of TAS products.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interprets piping and instrument diagrams, site layouts, equipment layouts, piping plan drawings, process flow diagrams, specifications, bills of materials, and GA drawings with respect to packaged equipment system designs
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships with other designers and departments
  • Maintains drafting production schedule for different types of drawings along with ensuring accuracy of deliverables
  • Creates 3D models and layouts including mating surfaces, finding correct library parts, performing extrusions, creating assemblies, exploded view diagrams with BOM's
  • Produces layouts and section views with BOM's, callouts, and dimensions
  • Reviews scope documents and specifications for verification of design against the design intent and customer requirements
  • Demonstrates ability execute designs on basic projects
  • Conducts model reviews per department processes with assistance
  • Supports the desired culture and work environment of the department
  • Executes the design process per department processes from inception to closure
  • Any other responsibility as assigned by TAS

JOB SKILLS:
  • Experience with weldments, pipe routing, and designing skids and piping
  • Experience in package/plant designs and layouts with broad knowledge of technical applications, maintenance, operation, and clearance constraints of structural, mechanical, controls, and electrical equipment systems
  • Knowledgeable of codes typically applicable to TAS equipment including NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, UMC, OSHA, and building codes etc.
  • A self-starter and highly skilled Solid Works designer capable of performing all design, and Solid Works modeling tasks required for delivering production level drawings to purchasing and production departments with limited direction

EDUCATION & TRAINING:
  • High school diploma
  • Associates Degree in a technical discipline or graphics design is a plus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Capable of producing package/plant designs and layouts with basic knowledge of technical applications, maintenance, operation, and clearance constraints of structural, mechanical, controls, and electrical equipment systems
  • Awareness of codes typically applicable to TAS equipment including NEC, IEC, ASME, AISC, AWS, UMC, OSHA, and building codes etc.
  • Capable of performing most design and Solid Works modeling tasks required for delivering production level drawings to purchasing and production departments under direction or supervision of senior designers and engineers.
  • 8+ years of mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls design experience relevant to manufacture of TAS products
  • Experience with Solid Works
  • AutoCAD and Microsoft office suite experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experience in HVAC, piping design, and industrial plant design

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered private company with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.
TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has three ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 600,000 sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer's facilities.
TAS' fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.
With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available at the company website at: www.tas.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has implemented a non-smoking hiring policy effective January 1, 2012, under which Individuals considered for employment will need to pass a drug test which includes a nicotine panel.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and that the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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