I&C Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire


Position Summary


We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Houston, TX. This position will support the design, development, and implementation of PLC-based control systems for modular process units. The I&C Engineer will play a key role in delivering turnkey automation and control system solutions while supporting projects from concept development through detailed engineering, integration, and startup.


The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and can independently develop engineering deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.


Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Control System Design

• Develop and maintain critical instrumentation and control documentation, including:
  • I/O Lists
  • Instrument Indexes
  • Control Narratives
  • Wiring and Interconnection Schematics
  • Loop Diagrams
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Panel Layouts
• Design PLC control architectures for new modular process unit projects.
• Develop control logic, operating sequences, and control loop strategies.
• Design and specify:
  • PLC Cabinets
  • Junction Boxes
  • Instrumentation and Control System Components

PLC Programming & Automation

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems.
• Support automation system upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain and optimize existing control systems.
• Participate in control system testing, commissioning, and startup activities.

Project Execution

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Support detailed engineering and integration activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation and control systems
• Proven experience developing:
  • Control system documentation
  • Electrical and instrumentation design packages
  • Instrumentation and controls engineering deliverables
• Experience working in industrial process environments such as:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical Processing
  • Petrochemical
  • Power Generation
  • Manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting modular process skid or packaged equipment projects.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Experience with control system integration, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.