Graduate Process Automation & Controls Consultant

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Consulting in Houston is seeking a Graduate Process Automation & Controls Consultant to join the Digital Consulting, Autonomous Operations team under mentorship. You will assist in delivering instrumentation and controls engineering services to Worley and clients.

This role emphasizes developing practical engineering skills, collaborating with project stakeholders, traveling for field programs, and growing toward professional registration as a licensed engineer.

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering degree or equivalent leading to professional registration.
• Internship experience in an engineering environment is a plus.
• Technical and practical instrumentation and controls engineering skills.
• Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of instrumentation and controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to studies, analyses and recommend actions.
• Assist with preparation of detailed specifications, data, calculations and reports.
• Communicate effectively with the instrumentation and controls engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance if required.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Skills

Instrumentation and controls engineer

MS Office Suite

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Instrumentation software

Engineering software tools

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Process Automation & Controls Consultant (HOU04H2)

Company

Worley Consulting

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job

Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Posting

Oct 14, 2026

Unposting Date

Reporting Manager Title : Technical Director, Onshore Autonomous Operations - Canada

About us

About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

As part of the Worley Graduate Community and under the supervision and mentorship within the Digital Consulting, Autonomous Operations department, you will support and assist in the delivery of engineering services to Worley and our customers.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Deliver instrumentation and controls engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget. Perform engineering services such as:

• Contribute to appropriate studies, analyses and recommend actions.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed specifications, data, calculations and reports.
• Communicate effectively with the instrumentation and controls engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance if required.
• Participate in internal review meetings.
• Other duties as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Qualifications

• A recognized and relevant engineering degree or equivalent that will lead to registration as a professional Engineer.
• May have internship experience in an engineering environment.
• Technical and practical instrumentation and controls engineering skills.
• Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Developing skills in instrumentation and controls engineering specific software.
• Some skills in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

Moving forward together

Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.