Instrumentation Engineer

About the role

Nesco Resource is partnering with a global engineering and technology organization seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join its Houston engineering team. This position will support large-scale industrial process and capital projects from engineering and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instrumentation engineering, field instrumentation, and instrument installation. This is not a programming-focused controls/automation position. We are looking for someone who enjoys the hands-on technical side of instrumentation engineering and wants to continue growing within that specialty. Exact industry experience is less important than having strong instrumentation fundamentals. Candidates from chemical, petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, energy, EPC, process manufacturing, or other large industrial project environments are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to remain a hands-on technical Instrumentation Engineer and contribute to complex, large-scale industrial projects while working with a collaborative engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation engineering deliverables including instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and installation layouts
• Specify and select field instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, and level
• Size and specify control valves and other instrumentation equipment
• Develop instrument specifications, technical documentation, material requisitions, and bid evaluations
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation
• Provide instrumentation input to P&IDs and project design documentation
• Support instrument layouts, cable engineering, BOM estimates, and installation requirements
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and controls/automation engineering teams
• Participate in design and 3D model reviews for accessibility and constructability
• Interface with clients, vendors, contractors, and project teams
• Support FATs, SATs, loop checks, field installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting
• Support projects throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and field execution

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related electrical discipline required
• 3+ years of instrumentation engineering experience within chemical, petrochemical, refining, energy, industrial process, EPC, or similar environments
• Strong hands-on experience with field instrumentation design and specification
• Experience with control valve sizing and specification
• Experience developing instrumentation engineering deliverables in a project environment
• EIT/FE certification with a commitment to pursue PE licensure preferred
• Familiarity with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and/or Safety Instrumented Systems is beneficial; however, this position is not centered around PLC programming or controls programming
• Knowledge of applicable ISA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, and/or API standards is preferred
• Experience with engineering software such as COMOS, SmartPlant, or AutoCAD is a plus but not required
• Must be comfortable traveling approximately 20–30% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.