I&E Senior Designer

Koch; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Senior I&E Designer to lead I&E design efforts from concept through construction in Katy, TX. This role sits at OPD headquarters, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no visa sponsorship.

You will develop and review I&E deliverables, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and lead QA/QC reviews while promoting safe, value-driven design and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Develop and review I&E deliverables and diagrams.
• Coordinate with piping, civil/structural, and process teams.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of I&E work.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution.
• Support project progress updates and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate I&E scope with other disciplines to resolve issues early.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and integrate equipment requirements.

Skills

I&E deliverables

AutoCAD

Coordination

QA/QC

Deliverables review

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for Senior I&E Designer 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.

This role will sit at our headquarters in Katy, TX, Monday - Friday.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long‑term value.

What You Will Do

• Support the development of 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
• 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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience developing I&E design deliverables for industrial, EPC, energy, petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, or related projects
• Experience creating and reviewing design documents including schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, interconnects, layouts, or similar deliverables
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders

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

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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

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