OPD Summer 2027 Instrumentation Engineer Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks an Instrumentation Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Katy, TX. You will assist with instrumentation design, datasheets, P&IDs, and procurement activities across EPC projects for gas processing facilities.

You will work with experienced engineers, join cross-disciplinary teams, and gain hands-on exposure from development through commissioning. On-site work in Katy is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• Eligible for Summer 2027 internship in Katy, TX.
• Willing to work on-site and collaborate with EPC project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation design, procurement, and project execution from development through commissioning.
• Assist in instrument datasheet development for pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Participate in the preparation and review of P&IDs and instrument indexes.
• Support instrument procurement activities, including requisitions and vendor communication.
• Coordinate design efforts with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Attend engineering and design meetings and vendor workshops.
• Support project deliverables, documentation and reporting.
• Opportunity to participate in site visits during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Controls engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Instrumentation Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027 in Katy, TX. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting instrumentation and controls engineering within engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects for natural gas and gas liquids processing facilities.

As an Instrumentation Engineer Intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers and project teams to support instrumentation design, procurement, and project execution from early development through construction and commissioning.

Our Team

For over 45 years, OPD has provided turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for some of the largest natural gas and gas liquids processing facilities in the United States. Our capabilities have expanded to include full custom design/build solutions for large-scale facilities.

You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team working across disciplines including Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, and Electrical. Our team is focused on delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

What You Will Do

• Support a safety-first culture and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Assist in the development of instrument datasheets for various Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level field instruments
• Participate in the preparation and review of P&IDs and instrument indexes.
• Assist with instrumentation procurement activities, including requisition creation, technical bid evaluations, vendor communication and purchase order issuance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate design efforts and resolve technical issues
• Participate in engineering and design project meetings and attend various vendor workshops and Lunch n Learns
• Support project deliverables, documentation and reporting
• Opportunity to participate in site visits during construction and commissioning

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or via sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Internship, co-op, or project experience related to instrumentation, controls, or electrical systems
• Familiarity with engineering drawings such as P&IDs or wiring diagrams
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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