Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-funded HSA

401(k) with 6% company contribution

PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Clayton Services in Spring, Texas is seeking an Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer to lead design, integration, and commissioning on power generation and industrial energy projects. You will oversee electrical distribution, instrumentation, automation, and control systems across multiple phases from design to startup.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, adherence to industry standards, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or closely related engineering field.
• 10–15 years in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• Experience with power generation projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with gas turbines and turbine controls highly desirable.
• PE license preferred; EPC/industrial environments valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering designs for power generation and industrial energy projects.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical distribution system design, including switchgear, transformers, generators, protective relays, and associated equipment.
• Develop and review instrumentation and controls documentation, including I/O lists, loop diagrams, control narratives, and system architectures.
• Provide technical guidance on PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Support gas turbine control systems, generator protection, plant controls, and equipment integration.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field support activities as needed.
• Assist with technical planning, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power distribution

Instrumentation

Industrial controls

Automation

Gas turbine experience

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

10–15 years experience in related engineering fields

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

Emerson

Client

Job description

Clayton Services is searching for an Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer to join a thriving company in the Spring, Texas area. The Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer will be responsible for providing technical engineering expertise across power generation and industrial energy projects, including electrical distribution, instrumentation, automation, and control systems. This position will support engineering design, equipment integration, commissioning, and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $140,000–$175,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company-funded HSA, 401(k) with a 6% company contribution, PTO, paid holidays, professional development, and more.

Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and review electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering designs for power generation and industrial energy projects.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical distribution system design, including switchgear, transformers, generators, protective relays, and associated equipment.
• Develop and review instrumentation and controls documentation, including I/O lists, loop diagrams, control narratives, and system architectures.
• Provide technical expertise involving PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Support gas turbine control systems, generator protection, plant controls, and equipment integration.
• Perform or review electrical system studies involving load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, grounding, and arc‑flash analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Review equipment specifications, vendor drawings, technical proposals, and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field support activities as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers while supporting the development of engineering standards and procedures.
• Assist with technical planning, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power distribution, instrumentation, industrial controls, and automation.
• Experience supporting power generation projects, preferably involving gas turbines or similar energy infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with gas turbine controls, generator synchronization, protective systems, and plant automation.
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, IEC, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience with industrial automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Emerson, Client, Client, or similar systems preferred.
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or comparable electrical engineering software preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, provide technical leadership, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Adaptable, curious, and comfortable working in a growing organization where processes and procedures continue to evolve.
• Willingness to contribute outside traditional job responsibilities and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls Engineer Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• 10–15 years of electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation, or related engineering experience preferred.
• Previous experience with power generation projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with gas turbines, turbine controls, SCADA, and industrial automation highly desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in EPC, EPCM, power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities preferred.