Instrument Engineer, Senior

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Sr. Instrument Engineer to join our Houston, TX team. The role involves designing instrument systems, leading multi-discipline projects, and ensuring compliance with design codes and HSSE standards.

Qualifications include a PE license, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and 10+ years in instrumentation and control. Strong communication, teamwork, and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrumented control and safety systems.
• Familiarity with ISA, NEC, API codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced specifications detailing performance requirements, design codes, and vendor drawings.
• Develop engineering sketches, calculations, and analysis models for complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with specs and project needs.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to align on scope and schedule.
• Lead multi-discipline project activities and manage budgets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and project safety procedures.
• Visit job sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements and ensure quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

ABET Accredited Institution

Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Control Valve Sizing

Meter Sizing

Relief Valve Sizing

ISA/NEC/API codes

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Instrument Engineer, Sr. to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Instrument Engineer, Sr. will perform instrument engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• PE license required
• Field experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems preferred
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.