Project Instrumentation Engineer

Spitzer Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spitzer Industries, Inc. seeks a Project Instrumentation Engineer to support new oil and gas projects. You will handle instrumentation selection, valve sizing, P&ID development, equipment and line sizing, and instrument data sheets, with emphasis on technical accuracy and economic analysis.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, communication, and analytical skills, plus experience with process simulation and BR&E Promax. Expect in-person work in Houston and limited travel for commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent engineering required or preferred.
• 5+ years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required; 7+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with process instrumentation and data sheets; ability to size control valves and PSVs.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual engineering and design of oil and gas equipment and instrumentation, defining a clear scope of work for projects.
• Utilize process, electrical, and instrumentation engineering to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas for capital projects and operations.
• Conduct engineering evaluations and feasibility analyses for new business opportunities.
• Consult with stakeholders to elaborate project scope and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Report technical findings to support collaborative decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with external engineering service providers as needed.
• Develop proficiency in process simulation and instrument selection/design software.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent Engineering

Tools

BR&E Promax

Process simulation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Instrumentation Engineer

Engineering Full time salaried exempt Indirect Houston, TX, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1378

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The role of Project Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for engineering support for new projects by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, instrumentation selection, valves sizing, process analysis, P&ID development, equipment and line sizing, technical completion of instrument and instrument data sheets, interpretation of project specifications, and economic analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:

• The candidate will perform conceptual engineering and design of various oil and gas equipment and instrumentation by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work. This project scope of work will be used to execute current opportunities.
• Uses a broad range of process, electrical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
• Perform engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
• Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors, and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
• Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision‑making process.
• Interfaces with outside providers of engineering services to support and execute efforts as needed.
• Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for process simulation and instrument selection/design.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent Engineering.
• 5+ years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required. 7+ years is preferred. Facility I&E specification experience is a plus.
• Understanding of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to size and select various types of Control Valves is required.
• Ability to size and select PSV’s is required.
• Ability to specify instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, etc. is required.
• Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
• Proficient with process simulation software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Limited travel, however, some project commissioning may be required as needed. (<5%)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The role is fully in person with no remote work allowed.
• Occasional trips to shop environment which may include exposure to dust, dirt and forklift traffic.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Some travel between different company locations and for vendor and/or client contact.