Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering staffing firm specializing in the utility sector seeks an experienced Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas. In this leadership role, you will standardize project execution governance and provide subject matter expertise. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in the oil & gas industry, strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, and excellent communication skills. This position promises a meaningful career with high-touch associate relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, exposure to renewables is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of engineering deliverables related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering governance documents for project execution standardization.
• Lead training sessions to promote governance process awareness across business units.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and streamline processes.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Control systems expertise

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kahua

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to join our Engineering Management Office (EMO). This role focuses on governance, standardization, and optimization of engineering design execution across projects in North America. The engineer will provide subject matter expertise, drive consistency in processes, facilitate training and reviews, and collaborate with business units to ensure projects align with organizational standards. This is not a design or specification development role, but a leadership position in harmonizing engineering governance and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering governance documents (procedures, standards, templates, guides) to standardize project execution.
• Lead reviews, training sessions, and workshops to promote awareness and adoption of governance processes across business units.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, optimize processes, and align project execution with fit-for-purpose governance.
• Provide subject matter expertise in instrumentation and control systems, with additional support in electrical engineering governance as needed.
• Support asset management initiatives, including taxonomy development and item master library sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, procurement, contracts, quality, construction, and commissioning.
• Participate in project health checks and stage gate reviews to ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Mentor peers, facilitate decision-making in stakeholder sessions, and represent EMO at business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry; exposure to renewables is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and engineering deliverables.
• Experience with asset management, control system specification/selection, FATs, commissioning support, and procurement.
• Familiarity with electrical-instrumentation-control systems (EIC) interfaces, an asset.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and project data management systems (e.g., Kahua).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Company Description: Founded in 1986, Business Control System, LP, is an award-winning IT and engineering staffing firm specializing in the utility, construction and manufacturing industries. Our team is committed to providing a fulfilling and meaningful career to our associates. Our high-touch associate relations are at the core of our company’s culture, and we are passionate about our uncompromising integrity when delivering our services.