Koch · 16 hours ago
I&E Project Lead
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOptimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Company, is seeking an I&E Project Lead to join their team at their headquarters in Katy, TX. This role is responsible for supporting and actively participating in the EI&C engineering facets of an EPC project from early development phase to commissioning and turnover.
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Responsibilities
Establish a "safety first" culture
Lead and/or self-perform the execution of engineering activities including scheduling, project controls, procurement, and construction
Specify and oversee the design of DCS, SIS, and PLC Systems
Development of the Instrument Index, I/O List, electrical equipment and controls specifications of process related facilities and other electrical systems
Development of one-line, schematics diagrams, wiring diagrams
Review of AC power systems, short circuit, and arc flash studies
Create hazardous area classification drawings and specify appropriately rated equipment
Development of the process control philosophy and PCS architecture
Development of logic diagram, cause & effects, control narratives and control system
Design grounding, ground grid, control buildings, plant layouts, lighting, and perform basic calculation
Participate in development of P&IDs, equipment, and instrument procurement packages
Participate in coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.)
Participate in workshops and meetings, including risk, value, PHA/HAZID/HAZOP, safety in design, operability/maintainability, and constructability
Develop I&E subcontractor scope of work and manage their expeditious execution throughout the project
Provide input and assistance on best practices, work procedures, and subject matter expertise to team members as required to resolve engineering, design, and construction issues
Provide leadership, training and mentorship to less experienced engineers and team members
Interact and communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants
Provide short term field support during construction and commissioning
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for various electrical and controls equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
Experience with the design of power infrastructure and distribution of medium and/or low voltage systems and/or the design of instrumented control and safety systems
Preferred
Professional Engineering license
Experience executing on EPC projects
Experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering for gas processing, petrochemical, and refining facilities
Experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS), DCS, BMS, and PLC
Experience ensuring Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance on the project
Field construction engineering experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Koch
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.
Founded in 1940
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$958.57M2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M
Leadership Team
Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
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