Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer

Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer
Worley Consulting Group
Houston, Texas

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Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Purpose:

The Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer plays a critical role in delivering high-quality design and drafting services to support complex engineering projects across the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This role supports the organization's mission of delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions by providing advanced I&C design expertise from concept to completion. You will contribute to project success through technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver discipline-specific instrumentation and controls (I&C) designs, drafting, and 3D modeling services in alignment with company standards, client expectations, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Apply recognized offshore and onshore design principles, standards, and practices in all aspects of I&C engineering.
• Interpret and incorporate data from P&IDs, one-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and other technical documentation.
• Conduct site visits and field verification to validate and update marked-up drawings.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Support development of deliverables such as design drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, schedules, and material take-offs.
• Utilize electronic document management systems (EDMS) to organize and manage design documentation.
• Ensure design output is timely, accurate, and within defined scope and budget.
• Assist in the development and review of final project documentation, incorporating client feedback and internal quality standards.
• Continuously seek and implement process improvements, technological advancements, and innovative approaches to enhance design efficiency and integrity.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline (Instrumentation, Electrical Design, or related field).
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and SmartPlant Instrumentation (Intools).
• Strong understanding of I&C design standards, including the ability to interpret and update P&IDs, loop drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and drafting software tools, with the ability to generate accurate and detailed deliverables.
• Skilled in organizing and managing complex design data from multiple sources.
• Experience conducting field verification and site walks to validate design intent and drawing accuracy.

Industry Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a related field such as engineering design, operations, construction, maintenance, fabrication, or environmental services.
• Prior experience supporting offshore and/or onshore projects is preferred.

Technology & Systems:

• Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Familiarity with navigating intranet portals and electronic documentation systems (EDMS).

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while collaborating effectively with project stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in dynamic project environments and adapting to evolving requirements.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; able to manage complex design issues with minimal guidance.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite as required, including participation in field activities and walkdowns.

Moving forward together

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.