Sr Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

The Sr. Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of field instrumentation and control systems for offshore oil & gas facilities. This role provides technical expertise across all phases of project execution, including specification development, equipment selection, and evaluation of vendor solutions to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards. Acting as a key technical interface, the engineer leads discussions with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring the quality and integrity of all instrumentation deliverables. The position also supports project planning efforts such as cost estimating and scope definition, while driving innovative and reliable instrumentation solutions from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops field instrumentation and control systems for offshore oil & gas facilities.
• Prepares instrument equipment specifications, data sheets, purchase requisitions and bid evaluations for field instruments, control valves, flow meters, PLCs, SCADA Systems, safety systems, F&G Panels, condition monitoring systems etc.
• Conducts technical evaluations, evaluates equipment/material suitability and issues clarifications of supplier bids; completes technical reports to support order placements.
• Leads technical discussions and meetings with suppliers and clients.
• Prepares instrument specifications, calculations, and bills of material.
• Works with instrument engineers, automation engineers, technologists, designers and others to provide instrument engineering and design deliverables to a variety of projects.
• Develops instrument index, cause and effect charts, instrument location plans, instrument installation details, instrument junction box details, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, I/O panel schedules ladder diagrams, etc. as necessary for the project.
• Develops designs that require innovation and ingenuity. 
• Reviews vendor documents. 
• Responsible for quality control of all deliverables within the scope of the instrument discipline. 
• Interfaces with project management & clients and liaises with other project disciplines.
• Assists in preparation of cost estimates and defining scopes of work for instrument systems.
• Actively mentors and provides technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Performs related duties, as needed.

Qualifications / Education Requirements:

• BSc, MSc or equivalent in electrical / chemical engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience.
• NCEES P.E. License is preferred.
• Experience with the engineering and design of offshore oil & gas or energy facilities involving field instrumentation, control systems, and related equipment and materials.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal/written communication skills

Software:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Experience with SPI (Intools) a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Experience with control valve / flow element sizing programs.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations.
• Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or facility.
• When on field assignment you may be required to work in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery subject to varying temperatures and noise.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents, perform analysis, and conduct investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
• Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational or field locations, as required by the safety department.