Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — LNG & Energy Projects

Technip Energies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Houston is seeking a Principal Engineer - Instrument & Controls to lead instrumentation and control systems engineering for LNG, energy transition, and petrochemical projects. You will oversee P&IDs, control philosophies, DCS/SIS, and vendor specifications, while mentoring teams and coordinating interfaces across disciplines.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 10+ years in I&C, and US work authorization. PE licensure and safety system expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of I&C engineering and design experience on LNG, energy transition, carbon capture, refining, or petrochemical projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred; ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
• Certified Functional Safety Professional or TÜV Functional Safety Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review P&IDs, control and protection philosophies, and I&C design criteria.
• Prepare field instrument specifications, sizing calculations, datasheets, and requisitions.
• Develop DCS, SIS, Fire & Gas, PLC and other control and safety system specifications, narratives, and requisitions.
• Prepare analyzer and analyzer shelter specifications, datasheets, and requisitions.
• Lead engineering interfaces and provide site support as required.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comm.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Navisworks

PDF markup software

Job description

Technip Energies in Houston is seeking a Principal Engineer - Instrument & Controls to lead instrumentation and control systems engineering for LNG, energy transition, and petrochemical projects. You will oversee P&IDs, control philosophies, DCS/SIS, and vendor specifications, while mentoring teams and coordinating interfaces across disciplines.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 10+ years in I&C, and US work authorization. PE licensure and safety system expertise are highly valued.