Senior Engineer IV

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Spring, TX, is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead design and execution for terminal and facility midstream projects. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review packages, and ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, ISA, API, and PIP while driving safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree considered an advantage.
• PE license preferred; Texas registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation engineering activities for terminal and facility projects.
• Coordinate E&I team workloads to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide technical leadership for engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Review packages, calculations, and deliverables for QA/QC standards.
• Develop E&I project deliverables from concept through final issue.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary reviews.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

Leadership

Project management

Field experience

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SmartPlant Instrumentation

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Senior Engineer IV – E&I Location: Spring, TX Job Type: Permanent,Full-time, Onsite

About the Opportunity

NES Fircroft is a leading global workforce solutions provider specializing in engineering and technical talent across the energy and industrial sectors. We partner with organizations delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout North America, connecting top professionals with opportunities that support critical energy development.

Our client, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction organization, is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts for terminal and facility projects across the midstream oil and gas sector. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering the chance to oversee multidisciplinary project execution, mentor engineering teams, and play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation engineering professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities within terminal, facility, and midstream infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will oversee E&I engineering execution from project conception through completion, providing technical leadership, resource management, client engagement, and quality oversight. This role combines technical engineering excellence with team leadership responsibilities, offering significant influence over project delivery, department development, and client satisfaction.

The Role

Reporting to Engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will manage and lead the E&I engineering function for terminal and facility projects. This individual will be responsible for coordinating project resources, overseeing engineering deliverables, supporting business development efforts, mentoring technical staff, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client requirements and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage electrical and instrumentation engineering activities for terminal and facility projects.
• Coordinate E&I team workloads to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for engineers, designers, and drafters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering packages, calculations, and design deliverables to ensure compliance with company QA/QC standards.
• Develop, organize, and maintain all facets of E&I project deliverables from conceptual design through final issue.
• Participate in project planning, execution strategies, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Lead engineering design reviews, 3D model reviews, and quality reviews across multiple disciplines.
• Develop engineering labor estimates, project man-hour forecasts, and proposal support documentation.
• Support client development initiatives through technical presentations, project meetings, and relationship management activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and specialty vendors to ensure successful execution of project-specific scopes.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to achieve project objectives.
• Participate in site visits, field walkdowns, bid evaluations, and condition assessments as required.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and project startup activities.
• Drive department improvement initiatives, engineering standards development, and process optimization efforts.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical personnel within the organization.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering and design experience supporting terminal, facility, or midstream infrastructure projects.
• Extensive electrical and instrumentation engineering experience within the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing multidisciplinary project deliverables.
• Field experience conducting project walkdowns, site assessments, troubleshooting, and construction support activities.
• Experience supporting EPC project execution from concept development through construction and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Master's degree considered an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with registration in Texas preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, instrumentation systems, and industrial facility design.
• Experience working on terminal, storage, facility, and midstream infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, and related engineering design platforms.
• Proficiency with electrical system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or equivalent platforms.
• Thorough understanding of applicable industry standards including NEC, IEEE, ISA, API, and PIP.
• Experience developing complete E&I engineering deliverables from concept through construction support.
• Knowledge of instrumentation specifications, control systems, hazardous area classifications, and electrical equipment design.
• Ability to review complex engineering calculations, equipment selections, and design packages.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities while resolving field-related technical issues.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management capabilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews and coordinate interface activities across project teams.

Additional Experience Considered an Advantage

• Previous experience leading engineering departments or discipline groups.
• Experience supporting terminal, pipeline, tank farm, and facility expansion projects.
• Exposure to business development activities, proposal preparation, and client-facing project pursuits.
• Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of project controls, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Experience implementing engineering software and technology improvement initiatives.
• Background supporting construction management, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical teams within an EPC environment.

Why Work Here?

• Strategic Leadership Opportunity: Lead critical engineering efforts for major energy infrastructure projects across North America.
• High-Impact Projects: Support the development and expansion of terminals, facilities, and other essential midstream assets.
• Technical Authority: Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor while influencing engineering standards and project execution strategies.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside highly experienced engineering, construction, procurement, and project management professionals.
• Long-Term Career Growth: Join an organization committed to investing in its people, technology, and future project portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing engineering and construction company. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus opportunity, medical benefits, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and more. Relocation within the US is available. No sponsorships or work permits available, candidates must have authorization to work in the US without ongoing sponsorship.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.