Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Instrumentation Engineer (Process & Manufacturing Projects)

Join a team delivering innovative process and manufacturing projects. We're looking for an experienced Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading projects, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams from concept through startup.

What You'll Do

• Design and support instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems for industrial projects.
• Develop P&IDs, control narratives, instrument specifications, and installation packages.
• Specify and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SIS, and automation systems.
• Lead instrumentation engineering activities on small to mid-sized projects.
• Review vendor drawings, support construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, piping, and electrical teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Controls, Computer, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of industrial instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
• Strong experience with PLCs, DCS, SIS, and process automation systems.
• Experience developing instrument specifications, control strategies, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of NEC, ISA standards, and industrial instrumentation best practices.
• Ability to support projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Process oil & gas chemical, refinery, power, or similar industrial facilities.
• Control valve sizing, instrumentation selection, and control system integration.
• Leading discipline work and coordinating with internal and external project teams.

Why Join Us?

• Challenging and impactful industrial projects.
• Opportunity to lead technical work and influence project outcomes.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering professionals.
• Competitive compensation, PTO, and holiday benefits.
• Hybrid office/field exposure with involvement throughout the entire project lifecycle.

If you're passionate about instrumentation, controls, and automation engineering and want to work on complex industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.