I&E 3D Design Lead

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a I&E 3D Design Lead to lead and actively participate in the development of high-quality, constructable 3D I&E design models across a portfolio of EPC projects. Operating under the direction of the I&E Design Manager, the I&E 3D Design Lead serves as the primary technical authority for I&E 3D modeling, while mentoring designers and coordinating closely with piping, civil, structural, procurement, and construction.

This role will sit in office in Katy, TX Monday – Friday.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Lead development and execution of the I&E 3D model from early project phases through IFC and construction support
• Establish, maintain, and enforce I&E 3D modeling standards, model organization, and best practices
• Actively model and review I&E scope including cable tray, duct banks, electrical equipment, instrumentation equipment, junction boxes, field devices
• Coordinate I&E 3D scope with piping, civil, and structural
• Perform and lead model QA/QC reviews
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to I&E 3D designers
• Support development of 3D-derived deliverables, including plans, sections, isometrics, and construction details
• Review vendor equipment drawings and 3D models and integrate approved vendor data into the project model
• Support field and construction teams by responding to model-related RFIs and providing design clarification as needed
• Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities

• Demonstrated experience providing technical direction to I&E Designers
• Willingness to independently perform detailed I&E modeling while also conducting formal technical reviews of design deliverables
• Experience producing electrical and instrumentation designs for industrial and/or EPC projects
• Experience with CADWorx and/or other 3D design platforms
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design, or equivalent technical discipline
• Extensive CADWorx modeling experience
• Practical field or construction experience supporting EPC projects
• Experience reviewing and validating vendor drawings and 3D models
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as ANSI, API, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA 70E, and PIP
• Proven ability to improve modeling efficiency, consistency, and design quality across projects

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.