Planet Forward
Instrument/Control Engineer (Senior)
Planet Forward - Houston
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I&C Project Engineer (Houston)
Location: Houston, TX 77024
Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
Pay Rate: $65/hr
Hours: M-F; 40hrs/week
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview:
We are seeking a senior level I&C Project Engineer to join our team supporting floating LNG projects . The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of Instrumentation + Controls or related engineering experience and excel in hands-on technical work.
Key Details:
- Flex schedule will require an average of 2 in-office days per week for client meetings. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Houston office.
- Candidates must be open to potential travel to Overland Park, KS (1-2 trips during the contract period).
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering duties as a technical specialist .
- Develop and apply advanced engineering techniques with minimal supervision.
- Support engineering production, including preparing complex deliverables and calculations.
- Conduct research and recommend equipment/material selections.
- Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements .
- Oversee data collection and lead smaller production teams when required.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams on projects.
- Assist with identifying and addressing key client interests and concerns.
Top Required Skills:
- 10-15 years of experience in engineering in the utilities/oil+gas industry, with a focus on DCS/SIS systems
- Strong understanding of process design , including P&IDs , cause and effect diagrams , and control philosophy .
- Demonstrated ability to develop control strategies as a programming input for system vendors/automation integrators.
- Proven experience in logic implementation testing with system vendors/automation integrators.
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Experience with procurement processes , from specification through delivery support.
- Background in field instrument design , including installation details, location planning, and wiring.
- Experience in gas processing , offshore installations , or cryogenic services is highly desirable.
- Must be capable of hands-on technical work rather than functioning as a "lead."
Education & Licensing:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
- PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred