Instrument Engineering Specialist, Principal

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Houston, TX seeks a Principal Instrument Engineering Specialist to perform advanced instrument engineering assignments for designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

You will prepare specifications, review vendor drawings, visit sites, and lead large multi‑discipline projects while ensuring HSSE compliance and on‑time, within‑budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced instrument engineering capabilities.
• Ability to prepare specifications and calculations for complex projects.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings for compliance.
• Strong client, vendor and subcontractor communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advanced level specifications detailing performance requirements, components, design codes and vendor drawings.
• Develop sketches, calculations and analysis models for complex projects.
• Review and approve vendor drawings to ensure compliance.
• Visit job-sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements and conformance.
• Lead multi-discipline projects and manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Equipment specification

Field experience

Lead multi-discipline projects

HSSE awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI)

Valve sizing

Meter sizing

Relief valve sizing

Job description

Job Description

An EPC firm in Houston, TX is seeking an Instrument Engineering Specialist, Principal to join their team. This individual is responsible for performing instrument engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently prepare 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.
• Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors.
• Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• May lead 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.

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Skills and Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Experience in instrumentation engineering
• Experience spec'ing out equipment
• Field experience
• Large multi‑discipline project lead experience 20+ years of experience
• Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience
• Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.)