I&E Design Lead - EPC Design & Construction Leader

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, 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.