Instrument Engineering, Principal

Audubon is seeking an Instrument Engineering Associate Principal to join our team in our Houston, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare advanced-level specifications for project assignments, detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations, and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards, as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs; immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions, as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets, and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review, and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess feasibility of projects by evaluating materials, costs, and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client-provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors.
• Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.
• May lead large-scope multi-discipline projects and manage day-to-day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Provide feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-workers’ performance and any work-related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Industry experience required.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred.
• Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing, and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Ability to find solutions for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.