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Audubon Companies · 9 hours ago

Instrument Engineering Associate, Senior

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Audubon Companies is currently seeking a Senior Instrument Engineering Associate to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves performing instrument engineering assignments related to designing equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and managing client relationships.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements

Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments. Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications

Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants

Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget

Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor. Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings

Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions

Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications

Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases. Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations

Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities

Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary

Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages

Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures

Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations

Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects

Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues

Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities

Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope

May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work

Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions

Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers

Qualification

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)Control Valve SizingMeter SizingRelief Valve SizingElectrical EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) CertificationField experienceMulti-discipline project lead experienceInstrument design codesProblem-solvingTeamworkEffective communicationProject organization

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing

Ability to organize and direct a project to completion

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Field experience

Minimum of 12 years of experience

Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience

Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems

Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.)

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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