Instrumentation Associate - EPC

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Associate to join their team. This role is responsible for specifying, purchasing, and actively participating in the instrumentation engineering facets of an EPC project from early development phase to commissioning and turnover.

Location:

Headquarters in Katy, TX. Monday – Friday. This position is not open to visa sponsorship.

OPD specializes in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. Since 1980, OPD has delivered integrated construction and engineering services, earning a reputation for integrity and excellence.

• Establish a "safety first" culture.
• Review and mark‑up instruments on P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client and ISA standards.
• Select and specify instrumentation (transmitters, gauges, switches, etc.) for Pressure, Level, Temperature & Flow applications.
• Collaborate with instrument vendors for quotes and perform technical bid evaluations.
• Develop datasheets for instrumentation.
• Review instrument installation details and equipment packages for compliance with client and project specifications.
• Coordinate design activities with cross‑functional teams (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Vendor, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Experience in the design and procurement of instrumentation.

• Experience with Emerson & Ashcroft instrumentation.
• Experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) Software.
• Experience with Fisher control valve sizing software.
• Experience with FE Sizer software.
• Experience with Bluebeam Software.
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ISA, ASME, ISO, etc.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

We provide medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.