I&E Design Lead

Your Job Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an I&E Design Lead to drive instrumentation and electrical design solutions from concept through construction while leading a talented design team in Katy, TX.

About the Role

As a key technical leader, you will own the I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects, coordinating across disciplines and mentoring designers to deliver complete, accurate, and constructable design packages.

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
• Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil/structural, process, and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce rework.
• 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.
• Demonstrable knowledge of I&E design deliverables, systems, and workflows.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule

This role is based in-office in Katy, TX, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Benefits may vary by geographic region.