Document Control Associate

Document Control Associate

The Document Control Associate supports engineering teams by organizing, maintaining, and updating technical documentation for mechanical, electrical, and industrial projects. This role follows the direction of lead engineers to ensure that engineering documents, including P&IDs and drafting files, are accurate, consistent, and easy to access. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with data, documentation systems, and engineering teams within the oil and gas, pipeline, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of lead engineers to organize, maintain, and update engineering documents and records.
• Prepare, manage, and control process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and related mechanical and electrical drafting documents.
• Perform accurate data entry for engineering documentation, ensuring all information is complete and up to date.
• Manage document control activities, including tracking revisions, maintaining version control, and ensuring proper document approvals.
• Support the preparation, storage, and retrieval of mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering documents.
• Use document management systems and Microsoft Office tools to organize and track engineering records.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure timely access to required documents and drawings.
• Assist with documentation related to oil and gas, pipeline, and energy engineering projects, following established standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to internal guidelines, industry standards, and project requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience with document control and document management in an engineering environment.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering documentation.
• Ability to work with P&IDs and engineering drafting documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for organizing and managing documents.
• Experience supporting projects in oil and gas, pipeline, or energy engineering environments.
• Ability to follow instructions from lead engineers and work effectively within a structured process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a piping designer is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Cadworx for piping design is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a similar document control or engineering support role is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineering and project teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in an in-office setting with standard hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Covered parking is available for employees. The position supports engineering teams in the oil and gas, pipeline, and energy sectors, working with a variety of engineering documents and digital tools. The work environment offers two weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule, providing a balanced and supportive setting for professionals who value both structure and flexibility.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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