Associate Instrumentation Engineer

Brindleyengineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

PTO

Job summary

Brindley Engineering is seeking an associate instrumentation engineer to generate instrumentation deliverables and collaborate with project instrumentation designers on new or updated process instrumentation. The role includes field site surveys, marking up drawings, and compiling instrument data and P&IDs for client projects.

Requirements include a BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of experience; EI T licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience.
• EI T licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of ISA, API and ASME instrumentation standards; SPI knowledge preferred.
• Experience collaborating with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Generate instrument deliverables and wiring details.
• Perform instrument site surveys and walkdowns.
• Prepare as-built or as-found instrumentation documentation.
• Search client instrument documentation for required project docs.
• Produce data, sheets, loop drawings, instrument lists, and P&ID’s.
• Provide technical support for field execution, including outages.

Skills

ISA standards

API standards

ASME instrumentation standards

SPI knowledge

Strong communication

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

BSc in Instrument Engineering

Tools

SPI

P&ID documentation

Job description

Job Description

The associate instrumentation engineer is responsible for generating instrumentation project deliverables and working with the project instrumentation designers for new or updated process instrumentation. Other duties include performing project site surveys of existing instrumentation to be replaced or re-designed, performing client documentation searches, marking up drawings or data sheets for as found instrumentation and wiring details.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and scopes of work
• Attend client technical meetings and field walk down meetings
• Perform instrument site surveys and walkdowns
• Develop and prepare as built or as found instrumentation documentation
• Perform client instrument documentation searches to find required project documents
• Generate instrumentation data, sheets, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS/PLC I/O lists and P&ID’s
• Provide technical support for field execution, including outage / turnaround projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• Experience: Min Yr = 3+
• Licensure: E.I.T. Preferred
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API and ASME instrumentation standards; Working knowledge of SPI preferred
• Management: Experienced working with other disciplines required
• Other Skills: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Professional Development Opportunities

• Develop instrumentation knowledge skills
• Develop instrument project skills
• Develop skills used to generate instrument deliverables
• Develop client and site skills

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements. Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements. Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met. These unique requirements may include:

• You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
• You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.
• You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.
• You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
• You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
• You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $130,000 annually

The above pay range represents a general guideline; however, Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, certifications, specific work location, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.

In addition, BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO). Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.