Lead Instrumentation Engineer for Oil & Gas Projects

Gulf Interstate; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Interstate in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead instrumentation on smaller projects, with limited supervision and guidance from the Chief Instrumentation Engineer. The role includes technical and scheduling leadership, vendor document review, and interface with client personnel for Instrumentation & Control activities.

Applicants typically have 5–10 years in oil and gas, a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical), and strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of proven experience in oil and gas.
• Familiar with oil and gas industry standards and codes.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads instrumentation on smaller projects and handles discipline technical and scheduling matters.
• Reviews and contributes to P&IDs and PFDs.
• Develops Instrument Index, I/O List and layouts as required.
• Coordinates with client personnel for Instrumentation & Control activities.
• Reviews and approves vendor documents.
• Performs engineering calculations and analysis as required.

Skills

Oil & gas experience

Discipline leadership

Technical communication

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical)

EIT or PE certification preferred

Job description

Gulf Interstate in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead instrumentation on smaller projects, with limited supervision and guidance from the Chief Instrumentation Engineer. The role includes technical and scheduling leadership, vendor document review, and interface with client personnel for Instrumentation & Control activities.

Applicants typically have 5–10 years in oil and gas, a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical), and strong written and verbal