I&E Design Lead

Overview

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an I&E Design Lead who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-impact projects. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction while leading and developing a talented design team. The role will be based in the office in Katy, TX Monday - Friday.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Lead the development and execution of the I&E design deliverables from early project phases through IFC and construction support
• Own the overall I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects
• Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including:
  • One-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Interconnects, loop drawings, and instrument details
  • Cable schedules, panel schedules, and layout drawings
  • Grounding, duct bank, lighting, and power distribution designs
• Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil/structural, process and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce work
• Perform and lead QA/QC reviews
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to designers and drafters
• Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment package requirements into design deliverables
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution
• Support project by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities
• Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities

• Experience in I&E Design within EPC, industrial, or oil & gas/petrochemical projects
• Demonstratable knowledge of I&E design deliverables, systems, and workflows
• Experience with AutoCAD

• Associate's degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design, or equivalent technical discipline
• Broad experience across instrumentation, electrical, and controls systems
• Familiarity with midstream gas processing facilities
• Practical field or construction experience supporting EPC projects

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. The benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is 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.