I&E Senior Designer

About the role

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Senior I&E Designer who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering high‑impact projects. The role involves shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction while leading and developing a talented design team. The position is based at the headquarters in Katy, TX and operates Monday‑Friday. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. OPD is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm focused on natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical projects across North America, and is part of the larger Koch organization known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long‑term value.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of 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 work
• Perform and lead QA/QC reviews
• Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment package requirements into design deliverables
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution
• Support project by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities
• Promote and reinforce a safety‑first culture in all design activities

Qualifications

• Experience developing I&E design deliverables for industrial, EPC, energy, petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, or related projects
• Experience creating and reviewing design documents including schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, interconnects, layouts, or similar deliverables
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software
• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by geographic region and plan)

Schedule

Monday – Friday (based at the Katy, TX headquarters)