I&E Design Lead

Your Job

Your Job Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an I&E Design Lead to join our dynamic team. This role plays a crucial part in shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction.

About the Role

This position requires a strong leader who can own projects, collaborate effectively, and deliver impactful outcomes. The I&E Design Lead will be responsible for coordinating across disciplines, influencing design strategies, and mentoring a talented design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of 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
• Cook up and 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 projects by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities
• Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities

Requirements

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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Broad experience across instrumentation, electrical, and controls systems
• Familiarity with midstream gas processing facilities
• Practical field or construction experience supporting EPC projects

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

Our Benefits

We strive to ensure that each employee and their families can live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our 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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Equal Opportunities

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. Please click here for additional information.