Electrical and Instrument Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a self-motivated Electrical and Instrument Engineer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves leading and supporting projects in the oil and gas sector, focusing on effective design and documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and a PE License. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with industry standards while managing third-party contractors. If you are results-oriented and passionate about engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry required.
• PE License is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects ensuring effective designs and documentation.
• Interact with engineering disciplines and project management.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls/Automation Engineering

Project Management

P&ID Review

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Electrical and Instrument Engineer

Location: Full-Time Houston, TX

General Description

Onward Resources is seeking a self-motivated instrument engineer with knowledge in electrical and controls/automation engineering to lead and/or support assigned projects to ensure the development of effective designs, drawings, and documentation to achieve client/owner requirements as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and project execution team.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and review P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Demonstrated work experience in the Upstream/Midstream Oil and Gas Production support
• Management of third-party subcontractors/firms
• Size and select instruments to ensure compatibility with process and industry standards
• Provide input in developing area classification drawings for hazardous areas and select explosion-proof and intrinsically safe equipment where needed.
• Assist in developing instrument, electrical, and controls standards and specifications per industry codes and good practice.
• Prepare instrument datasheets for various components such as control valves, transmitters, regulators, meter skids, and junction boxes.
• Create and maintain instrument lists, schedules, and diagrams.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines, construction project management, major equipment suppliers, and clients
• Knowledge of budgets, proposals, bids, and budgeting concepts
• Coordinate details and miscellaneous design details with other disciplines and project management
• Apply standard engineering design principles to the extent appropriate
• Experience in electrical modeling programs (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short-circuit calculations, coordination studies, arc flash calculations, and troubleshooting if required.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of applicable experience in oil and gas industry
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• PE License Required
• Extensive knowledge of pertinent industry codes is required
• Experience specific in midstream facilities such as compressor stations, meter stations, and gas processing facilities
• Proven success in developing and executing projects, including objectives, scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Tenacious, results-oriented approach to work, with high-quality work standards.
• Impeccable personal and professional ethics;
• Some travel involved for field testing (FAT)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and platforms at various heights
• Ability to push, pull, lift 50 lbs to a minimum of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed