Associate Process Plant Instrument Engineer

Job Overview

Acara Solutions is looking for an Associate Process Plant Instrument Engineer to work for our partner located in The Woodlands, TX who specializes in industrial gases and engineering.

Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr DOE

We are seeking an Associate level Instrument Engineer with experience in industrial process plants instrumentation and control systems, particularly in ASU, LNG, and CO plants and equipment. The ideal candidate will support the design, specifying, and integrating instrumentation and control devices. This position will work closely with lead instrument engineer, project engineering manager, lead process engineer, and various engineering functions and will be assigned to support multiple projects at various stages.

The candidate will support development of P&, instrumentation design packages, and BOM.

• Design and develop instrumentation systems for ASU, LNG, and CO equipment.
• Select and specify field instrumentation, including valves, pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
• Draft P&, instrument loop diagrams, and control system architectures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (IEC, ISA, NEC, NFPA, API 541/614, ASME).
• Work with PLC/DCS control systems for automation and process optimization.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and automation engineers to integrate instrumentation into overall plant design.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, instrumentation, or control engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in instrumentation engineering for industrial gases, ASU, LNG, or CO equipment.
• Good knowledge of process instrumentation, control valves, and safety systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar).
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems for industrial automation.
• Willingness to travel for short-term assignments including international when needed.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.