Senior I&E Engineer: Instrumentation & Electrical

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking an I&E Engineering Specialist, Sr to perform instrument and electrical engineering assignments for designing equipment and components. The role involves independent specification work, sketches, calculations and vendor reviews, with travel to sites and vendor facilities.

The position requires extensive experience with SPI, valve sizing, and instrument/electrical design codes, and offers opportunities to lead multi-discipline projects and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Industry experience required.
• Field experience required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrumented control and safety systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Control Valve Sizing

Meter Sizing

Relief Valve Sizing

Job description

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking an I&E Engineering Specialist, Sr to perform instrument and electrical engineering assignments for designing equipment and components. The role involves independent specification work, sketches, calculations and vendor reviews, with travel to sites and vendor facilities.

The position requires extensive experience with SPI, valve sizing, and instrument/electrical design codes, and offers opportunities to lead multi-discipline projects and manage budgets.