I&E Design Lead

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Disability

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks an I&E Design Lead who thrives on ownership and collaboration to shape design from concept through construction. Based in Katy, TX, you will lead a talented design team, drive cross‑discipline coordination, mentor designers, review vendor documentation, and deliver complete, constructible I&E packages with a safety‑first mindset.

The role is on-site Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in I&E design within EPC, industrial, or oil & gas/petrochemical projects.
• Demonstrable knowledge of I&E design deliverables, systems, and workflows.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of I&E design deliverables from early project phases through IFC and construction support.
• Own the overall I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects.
• Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including: one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams; interconnects, loop drawings, and instrument details; cable and panel schedules; grounding, duct bank, lighting, and power distribution designs.
• Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil/structural, process and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce work.
• Perform and lead QA/QC reviews.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to designers and drafters.
• Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment package requirements into design deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution.
• Support project by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities.
• Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities.

Skills

I&E design

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

QA/QC reviews

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an I&E Design Lead who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-impact projects. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction while leading and developing a talented design team.

As a key technical leader, you will drive coordination across disciplines, influence design strategy from early development through construction, and mentor designers to deliver complete, accurate, and constructable design packages.

This role will sit in office in Katy, TX Monday - Friday.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of the I&E design deliverables from early project phases through IFC and construction support
• Own the overall I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects
• Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including:
  • One-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Interconnects, loop drawings, and instrument details
  • Cable schedules, panel schedules, and layout drawings
  • Grounding, duct bank, lighting, and power distribution designs
• Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil / structural , process and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce work.
• Perform and lead QA/QC reviews
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to designers and drafters
• Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment pack age requirements into design deliverables
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution
• Support project by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities
• Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in I&E D esign within EPC, industrial, or oil & gas/petrochemical projects
• Demonstratable knowledge of I&E design deliverables, systems, and workflows
• Experience with AutoCAD

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate's degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design, or equivalent technical discipline
• Broad experience across instrumentation, electrical, and controls systems
• Familiarity with midstream gas processing facilities
• Practical field or construction experience supporting EPC projects

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.