Automation Controls Engineer

Post Date

Oct 09, 2025

Location

The Woodlands,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77380
US
Dec 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

HOU-f5f4c91f-6bbf-465a-9296-833e64e4cbfb

Pay Rate

$66 - $82 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An offshore O&G operator in The Woodlands, TX is looking for an Automation Controls Engineer to join their Automation Engineering team. This role will provide technical assurance support for Automation & Control scopes that are part of MOCs and capital projects.

Responsibilities include:

*Vet engineering work through 3rd party, review work packs, approve solutions, look into implementation of work packs, go into testing and give guidance during execution.

*Ensure A&C scope aligns with business objectives, budget, and schedule.

*Provide A&C expertise with technical insight and design analysis.

*Provide technical assurance of designs, ensuring compliance with codes and
standards.

*Identify issues early and provide risk mitigation solutions to avoid costly mistakes.

*Able to manage multiple MOCs and projects in parallel.

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Required Skills & Experience

*10+ years’ experience performing A&C engineering and project execution tasks:
o Control System design
o I/O loading
o PLC and HMI configuration and programming
o Working with common industrial networking protocols: EtherNet/IP, Modbus
RTU, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET
o Leading and participating in FAT and SAT

*Knowledge of typical documents used during process A&C project execution.
o PFDs
o P&IDs
o SAFE Charts
o Cause & EƯects
o Control Narrative
o RASP lists (or other alarm management documentation)

*Knowledge of relevant A&C engineering codes and standards:
o NFPA 70
o IEC 61131
o ISA 18.2
o ISA 84/61511
o ISA 101

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

*Offshore O&G experience

*Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following subjects:
o Fire & Gas Systems
o Instrument and Valve Specifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.