Instrument Engineering Associate III

auduboncorporatecareers; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Houston, TX, is seeking an Instrument Engineering Associate III to perform engineering assignments related to designing instrumentation and systems for projects. You will prepare specifications, sketches and calculations, and review vendor drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.

In this role you will interact with clients and suppliers, visit sites and vendors, manage workload and budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards are followed throughout the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• ABET-accredited program preferred; EIT certification may be beneficial.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with instrumented control and safety systems preferred.
• Familiarity with ISA, NEC, API standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications detailing performance requirements, design codes and vendor drawing requirements.
• Develop engineering sketches, perform calculations and models for moderately complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Visit sites and vendor facilities to evaluate requirements and compliance.
• Ensure projects meet schedule and budget and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

ABET Accredited Institution preferred

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Control Valve Sizing

Meter Sizing

Relief Valve Sizing

ISA standards

NEC/API codes

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Audubon is currently seeking an Instrument Engineering Associate III to join our team in our Houston, TX office. The Instrument Engineering Associate III will Perform instrument engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, prepare basic 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 moderately 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 jobsites to evaluate sites, 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.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.

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 Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience preferred.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software 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.