I&E 3D Design Lead

Role Summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is hiring an 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. The position is based in Katy, TX and reports to the I&E Design Manager.

• 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, and field devices.
• Coordinate I&E 3D scope with piping, civil, and structural disciplines.
• 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 visa sponsorship or transfer.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design, or an 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending/health savings accounts.
• Life insurance and additional disability (AD) coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and other time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Exceptions where permitted by state law may apply. This employer uses E‑Verify.