Engineer-Process I&C Systems, Lead

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Houston to drive EPC projects from FEED through commissioning. You will lead the design team, oversee PDP packages, and evaluate technology for mid-stream NG/NGL, CO2, and power applications.

Strong leadership, safety, and client-management skills are essential. You will coordinate I&C deliverables, review vendor documentation, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with ISA/IEEE standards and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Controls Systems Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program and FE exam passed.
• 15 years engineering experience with EPC project exposure; controls and automation focus.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.119 PSM, ANSI/ISA-61511, and related standards.
• Knowledge of ISA S88, IEC 61131, and MOC concepts.
• TWIC credential or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team through EPC, adapting I&C plans to budget, schedule and standards.
• Oversee process studies, technology evaluations, and development through detailed design to commissioning.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for engineers and project staff.
• Manage client and team relationships to ensure PDP soundness and client objectives.
• Prepare submittals, proposals and assist in contract negotiations.
• Coordinate quality reviews of I&C deliverables and supplier documentation.
• Lead I&C data sheets, instrument indexes, wiring diagrams, and control system design.

Skills

I&C engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Process design

Education

ABET-accredited degree

FE exam

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

CAD/Documentation tools

Job description

Primary purpose:

The primary responsibility of this individual will be to provide Instrumentation and Control System support for the Company’s Capital Projects initiatives. The individual will lead/review PDP packages, FEED studies, and oversee detailed process design till commissioning and start-up.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• The Lead I&C Engineer will lead the design team throughout the Engineering/design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to the assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements.
• Responsible for leading early process studies, technology evaluations and overall project development initiatives through application of experience in process design and technology implementation, with specific focus on mid-stream NG & NGL, CO2, and power generation.
• Responsible for managing and coordinating the technical process activities associated with assigned projects, technologies and/or clients.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to other engineers or project staff as assigned to support the process engineering efforts of major process facility projects.
• Manage client and team relationships on multiple assigned projects to help ensure that the process design basis (PDP) is technically sound and meets the client project objectives. Provide technical oversight of assigned projects from early Front-End Planning (FEP) through detailed design and construction.
• Plan, organize and direct the execution of feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and conceptual designs s required to support client projects or initiatives.
• Actively maintain current knowledge and understanding of market trends, and technologies. Provide periodic updates to division management in support of strategic initiatives, as well as marketing and sales efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities and support business development efforts to prepare submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and related activities.
• Provide technical leadership and representation of the company through active participation in conferences and technical seminars, including activities such as writing papers, delivering presentations and/or supporting conference marketing initiatives and events.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Manage and support the quality review process for assigned projects, including the feasibility or soundness of proposed plans.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
• Manage work activities of technical personnel in the production of process engineering deliverables.
• Lead the production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
• Lead the production of control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Lead the production of controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third-party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Lead the production of I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
• Manage the development of P&IDs for various projects.
• Determine process measurement protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate I&C application.
• Lead production of preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves and thermowells.
• Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by theproject managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Controls Systems Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 15 years of engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred and minimum 15 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering
• Familiarity with
  • OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management
  • ANSI/ISA-61511
  • Other similar industry standards
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations
• Safety Requirement Specifications
• PSM Compliance Audits
• Functional Safety Assessments
• Ability to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards, IEC 61131 programming languages and standards, and OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change.
• SIS Logic Solver Programming
  • Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Site Acceptance Testing, Field Commissioning
  • Periodic Proof-Testing Procedures
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Must possess a valid PE license from any state in USA.
• Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance issues and