electrical and instrumentation engineer

$135,000 - $150,000/Yr

Randstad - Seabrook, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Seabrook, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will manage electrical and instrumentation projects at a chemical storage terminal, ensuring safety, performance, and quality of all systems. This role includes preparing specifications, overseeing design work, managing contractors, and providing technical support to maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Prepare, update, and maintain specifications for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Review and check drawings created by both internal teams and external consultants.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, and manage the purchasing, construction, and engineering aspects of electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Inspect and review contractor work for quality, operability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor and provide feedback on contractors' safety practices.
• Assist maintenance technicians with electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and design support.
• Provide preliminary engineering and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Ensure all work adheres to company policies, including safety and quality standards.
• Cooperate with colleagues to support project and business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical and power systems (12kV, 480/120V, Transformers, MCCs, Breakers, Motors), instrumentation (Control Valves, Transmitters, Gauges), and automation systems (PLC, HMI, Servers, and various networking protocols like Ethernet and Modbus).
• Experience with the design, specification, installation, and calibration of instrumentation in chemical terminals or chemical plants.
• Familiarity with SCADA and PLC systems, ISA standards, and NEC codes.
• Experience in HMI and PLC programming (preferred, but not required).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in HMI and PLC programming.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Incentive and recognition program
• 401K contribution