Instrument Engineer

The Instrumentation Engineer provides end-to-end instrumentation and electrical engineering design support for projects of varying size, working under general supervision. The role covers engineering calculations, drawings, vendor and fabrication review, and field or startup assistance as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Use and apply department design and drafting standards throughout assigned work.
• Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
• Identify and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup activities.
• Create estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs aligned to the estimate scope being performed.
• Produce detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Design for efficient construction material use, emphasizing ease of construction and client expectations for the completed product.
• Check calculations prepared by other engineers for accuracy, code/specification alignment, design criteria compliance, and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing issues.
• Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure timely flow of critical information needed for scheduled project completion.
• Advise senior engineers regarding design or scope changes identified during the work.
• Assist with assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into a package supporting electrical/instrumentation purchase inquiry activities for procurement or subcontract pricing.
• Review vendor drawings and other discipline drawings to provide electrical/instrumentation input.
• Develop construction specifications and review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork to gather field data, verify tie-ins, and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Under general supervision, prepare installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, and grounding, lighting, power, and instrumentation plans.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify the simplest and most efficient approach for engineering tasks.
• Support interoffice execution through development of small work sharing packages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university (required).
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• 3 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details for construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform lighting level calculations.
• Ability to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection for lighting and power applications.
• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations.
• Ability to route conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill.
• Ability to determine motor control center loading.
• Ability to create accurate electrical installation documents from vendor equipment drawing information.
• Ability to determine load center unit substation loading.
• Ability to size control valves using appropriate software.
• Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls standards (ISA).
• Ability to develop equipment specifications for motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, induction and synchronous motors, and load center unit substations.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for electrical deliverables.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for small projects or areas for larger projects.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation, or both.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, plus good presentation and Virtual team skills.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Microstation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Other benefits to eligible Teammates

Location and Work Setup

Beaumont, TX (onsite)

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.