Instrumentation Associate

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Associate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants hands‑on experience supporting EPC projects from early design through commissioning and turnover.

The position is based in Katy, TX, Monday–Friday.

• Review and markup P&IDs to ensure instrumentation meets company, client, and ISA standards.
• Select and specify instrumentation such as transmitters, gauges, and switches for pressure, level, temperature, and flow applications.
• Work with instrument vendors to request quotes and support technical bid evaluations.
• Develop and maintain instrument datasheets.
• Review equipment vendor packages to confirm instrumentation compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.) to support coordinated project design.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Experience in the specification of instruments.

• Experience with instrumentation database and sizing software.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards such as API, PIP, ISA, ASME, ISO, etc.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility and details vary by region as outlined in the applicable summary plan description.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.