Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Post Date

Nov 14, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77042
US
Jan 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

RIC-32cf6338-c63e-4be0-87c7-c01b2a5a60da

Pay Rate

$117k - $160k (estimate)

Job Description

Serve as an I&C Lead Engineer on stand alone design projects and in support of multi-disciplinary design teams
Develop P&IDs, wiring schematics and network control system architecture design documents for industrial automation projects
Develop control strategies that are used as the basis for automation controls
Perform submittal reviews from installation contractors, equipment vendors, and system integrators developed automation programming, acting as the owner’s advisor
Perform Discipline engineering level services during construction including submittal review, response to RFIs and change order management
Work and communicate effectively with other disciplines, task leaders, project managers and with teams in local and virtual (remote) environments
Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums.
Perform in technical role for value engineering and QAQC and review of sub-contractor work

Yearly Salary up to $160,000.00

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience as an instrumentation engineer in industrial or municipal water and waste water projects.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree relevant to process automation control system work.
PE Preferred
Experience in design, testing, and startup of industrial process automation systems
Experience with industrial process control networking including fieldbus technologies
Experience with industrial control cyber security is a plus
Ability to work in REVIT/BIM environment along with AutoCad software
TWIC card or the ability to acquire one
Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems and NFPA 70E
Effective oral and written communication
Candidate should be a self starter, results oriented, and be able to work under tight and pressured deadlines
Position is located in Houston, TX office; minimum of 50% office time required
Travel away from home is anticipated. Anticipated travel is 10%
Comfortable and effective with clients and contractors as direct interface

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.