Instrumentation Engineer - Field & Startup Specialist

Nesco Resource, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEC plan (Medical, Vision, Dental)

401K

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global engineering and technology organization to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer for its Houston team. The role focuses on hands-on instrumentation design, installation, and delivery across engineering through startup.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in instrumentation within chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar industries, with field instrumentation experience and valve sizing capability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related electrical discipline required.
• 3+ years of instrumentation engineering experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, energy, industrial process or EPC environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with field instrumentation design and specification.
• Experience with control valve sizing and specification.
• Experience developing instrumentation deliverables in a project environment.
• EIT/FE certification with a commitment to pursue PE licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, and API standards is preferred.
• Experience with COMOS, SmartPlant, or AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel ~20–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation deliverables including instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, and installation layouts.
• Specify and select field instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
• Size and specify control valves and other instrumentation equipment.
• Develop instrument specifications, technical documentation, material requisitions, and bid evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation.
• Provide instrumentation input to P&IDs and project design documentation.
• Support instrument layouts, cable engineering, BOM estimates, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and controls/automation engineering teams.
• Participate in design and 3D model reviews for accessibility and constructability.
• Interface with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams.
• Support FATs, SATs, loop checks, field installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Support projects throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and field execution.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Field instrumentation

Instrument installation

EIT/FE certification

ISA/IEC/NEC/API knowledge

AutoCAD/COMOS/SmartPlant

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related electrical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

COMOS

SmartPlant

Job description

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global engineering and technology organization to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer for its Houston team. The role focuses on hands-on instrumentation design, installation, and delivery across engineering through startup.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in instrumentation within chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar industries, with field instrumentation experience and valve sizing capability.