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Associate Instrumentation Engineer

Brindley Engineering
Brindley Engineering Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Job Description:

The associate instrumentation engineer is responsible for generating instrumentation project deliverables and working with the project instrumentation designers for new or updated process instrumentation. Other duties include performing project site surveys of existing instrumentation to be replaced or re-designed, performing client documentation searches, marking up drawings or data sheets for as found instrumentation and wiring details. 

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Review project requirements and scopes of work
  • Attend client technical meetings and field walk down meetings
  • Perform instrument site surveys and walkdowns
  • Develop and prepare as built or as found instrumentation documentation
  • Perform client instrument documentation searches to find required project documents
  • Generate instrumentation data, sheets, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS/PLC I/O lists and P&ID’s
  • Provide technical support for field execution, including outage / turnaround projects

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education:

BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering

  • Experience:

Min Yr = 3

  • Licensure:

E.I.T. Preferred

  • Technical Skills:

Knowledge of ISA, API and ASME instrumentation standards

Working knowledge of SPI preferred

  • Management:

Experienced working with other disciplines required

  • Other Skills:

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

 

Professional Development Opportunities:

  • Develop instrumentation knowledge skills
  • Develop instrument project skills
  • Develop skills used to generate instrument deliverables
  • Develop client and site skills

 

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.  Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements.  Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met.  These unique requirements may include:

 

  • You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
  • You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
  • You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.  
  • You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.  
  • You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
  • You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
  • You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.

 

BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO).  Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.

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