Senior Instrument & Controls Designer

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is seeking a Senior Instrument & Controls Designer in Houston, TX. The role delivers complex I&C design deliverables for industrial projects and may lead I&C design activities across disciplines, while ensuring cost, schedule, and quality.

You will develop layouts, wiring diagrams, installation details, and documentation; mentor junior designers; and coordinate with vendors, fabricators and contractors; support project scheduling and change management.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of progressive I&C design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with applicable design and drafting software.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial I&C design standards and specifications.
• Experience coordinating engineering design deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in I&C design leadership.
• Level I: 5-10 years of experience; some leadership preferred.
• Level II: 10+ years; proven ability to lead large projects and communicate well.
• MS Office
• Typical system control designs

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual I&C layouts, instrument location plans, plot plans, equipment arrangements, and control panel layouts.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, installation details, and instrument design documentation.
• Assist engineers with instrument indexes and material take-offs.
• Review and check design deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Support project scheduling, budget control, change management, and deliverable tracking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.
• Serve as I&C Design Lead when assigned.

Skills

I&C design

Design leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Communication skills

CAD software

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

P&ID software

Job description

Senior Instrument & Controls Designer

JOB-10047962

Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Employment: Direct Hire

Employer Info: Our client is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction firm known for its integrity and reliability, achieving project-wide efficiency and economies of scale.

Job Summary

Responsible for producing complex Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design deliverables for industrial engineering projects. The position may function as an I&C Design Lead, coordinating project deliverables across engineering disciplines, vendors, fabricators, and contractors while maintaining cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Job Description

• Develop conceptual I&C layouts, instrument location plans, plot plans, equipment arrangements, and control panel layouts.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, installation details, and instrument design documentation.
• Assist engineers with instrument indexes and material take-offs.
• Review and check design deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Support project scheduling, budget control, change management, and deliverable tracking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.
• Serve as I&C Design Lead when assigned.

Skills Required

• Typically 10+ years of progressive I&C design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with applicable design and drafting software.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial I&C design standards and specifications.
• Experience coordinating engineering design deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience in I&C design leadership.
• Level I: 5-10 years of experience. Some Leadership preferred.
• Level II: 10+ years of experience. Proven ability to lead large projects. Highly collaborative and excellent communication skills.
• MS Office
• Typical system control designs

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma with some college-level education; associate degree preferred.

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.