Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize instrumentation and control systems across gas compression and power generation facilities.

The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and vendors to meet Kodiak standards and customer requirements, supporting FAT, SAT, and field performance verification. Some travel and field presence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline related to instrumentation, controls, or electrical engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience designing or supporting industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with natural gas compression, power generation, or related facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and support instrumentation and control systems for gas compression packages, stations, and power facilities.
• Develop and maintain control philosophies, I/O lists, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA architectures, programming, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot control systems and facilitate field startup, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Controls engineering

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Electrical schematics

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Emerson

Schneider

EMIT

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer supports the design, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation, automation, and control systems across Kodiak Gas Services' gas compression and power generation businesses. This role works closely with engineering, operations, construction, and commercial to ensure control systems meet Kodiak standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry specifications. The I&C Engineer is expected to independently manage engineering assignments while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and support instrumentation and control systems for natural gas compression packages, compressor stations, and power generation facilities.
• Develop, review, and maintain control philosophies, cause-and-effect diagrams, instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Specify instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration, gas detection, emissions monitoring, and process analyzers.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control system architecture design, integration, and commissioning.
• Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLC-based control systems, specifically systems typically found on gas compression and power generation equipment, and associated field instrumentation.
• Evaluate existing control systems and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, uptime, and operational performance.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, communication networks, and control system issues both remotely and in the field.
• Support startup, commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field performance verification.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, operations, commercial, and vendors to develop integrated equipment solutions.
• Review vendor documentation, equipment submittals, and engineering drawings for compliance with Kodiak standards and customer specifications.
• Assist with development and standardization of control system hardware, software, alarming, and automation strategies across the fleet.
• Analyze operating data and develop recommendations to improve reliability, fuel efficiency, emissions performance, and equipment availability.
• Provide technical support to field technicians during commissioning, troubleshooting, and major maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, electrical codes, safety regulations, and Kodiak engineering practices.

Education & Certifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Work Experience

3–7 years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting industrial instrumentation and control systems. Experience with natural gas compression, power generation, oil and gas, midstream facilities, or industrial process facilities preferred. Experience with HMI and SCADA systems. Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, EMIT, or similar platforms). Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, DNP3, or similar. Understanding of instrumentation selection, calibration, installation, and commissioning. Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), engine and generator controls, protective relays, and process automation preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, control panel drawings, P&IDs, and network architecture diagrams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex automation and process control issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with ignition-based SCADA platforms, remote telemetry systems, or cloud-based industrial monitoring systems is a plus.

Physical Demands

Extended or non-traditional working hours may be required. Approximately 20–40% travel to field locations, manufacturing facilities, customer sites, and commissioning activities may be required. Must be able to stand or walk on uneven terrain, climb personnel stairs and ladders, stoop, squat, and/or crawl depending on the assigned task. Requires frequent typing and use of computers and other office equipment, such as copiers, printers, calendars, and telephones. Must be able to work safely in industrial environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. Kodiak’s 99.5%+ Runtime is the Result of Empowering Partnership with Employees, Stakeholders, Customers, and Vendors.