Instrumentation & Control Engineer II - Field Experience Required

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support the design and implementation of industrial process control systems. This role demands strong field experience and offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include managing P&IDs, specifying instrumentation, and providing technical support during construction. Join a collaborative team and contribute to innovative energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation/Control Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with P&ID software, PLC/DCS, and industry standards.
• 2 years’ field experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Select and specify process instrumentation and control panels.
• Produce key documents including control narratives and loop diagrams.
• Develop control strategies and logic for PLC/DCS systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure P&ID consistency.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

P&ID software

PLC/DCS

Field experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD P&ID

Job description

About Us

About Us QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer with strong field experience to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial process control systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in both engineering offices and field environments and can bridge the gap between design intent and real-world execution.

What You\'ll Do

• P&ID Development & Management: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), ensuring accuracy in process instrumentation, control loops, and valve representation.
• Instrument & Electrical Specification: Select and specify process instrumentation (sensors, transmitters), valves, and control panels
• Design Documentation: Produce key documents, including control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, cable block diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Control System Design: Develop control strategies and logic for PLC/DCS systems to automate process equipment.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with process, mechanical, and piping engineers to ensure P&ID consistency and compliance with project specifications.
• Construction & Startup Support: Provide technical support during construction, site evaluation, and commissioning, including troubleshooting and loop checking.

What You\'ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation/Control Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience with P&ID software (e.g., AutoCAD P&ID), PLC/DCS, and industry standards (ISA, NEC) and 2 years’ field experience

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.