Control System Engineer - I&C Design Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77020, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
Outsource Consulting Services, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requirements:
The Contractor will provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering work as described below. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignment of intermediate complexity.
* Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
* Develop and review specifications and design criteria
* Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines
* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis, and forecasts
* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals
* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
* Other duties as assigned
Specific
Job Requirements
* Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&) development support and review, HMI, communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activities
* Prepare and modify instrument and control systems design documents (e.g., instrument datasheets, Input / Output wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument installation details)
* Perform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentation
* Create instrument index and datasheets and generate reports in Intergraph Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) database
* Develop intermediate complexity control systems narrative specifications
* Develop basic control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagrams
* Represent control systems and participate in model reviews
* Develop specifications and design of DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications; monitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design group
Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
* Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
* Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
* Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
* Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
* Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
* Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
* Must be able to complete an I&C Engineer Self-Assessment Form
Education:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum five (5) years of work-related experience
Preferred:
* Professional Engineer license
* Practical Field experience
* EPC project experience for the following industries:
* U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
* Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
* Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
* Proficiency with Bentley Microstation
* Proficiency with Auto Desk AutoCAD
* Proficiency with Intergraph SPI
* Intermediate knowledge of:
* Specifying instrumentation
* Control systems procurement activities
* P&; can…
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