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Project Instrumentation Engineer

Spitzer Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

 

The role of Project Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for engineering support for new projects by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, instrumentation selection, valves sizing, process analysis, P&ID development, equipment and line sizing, technical completion of instrument and instrument data sheets, interpretation of project specifications, and economic analysis. 

 



RESPONSIBILITIES


This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:


  • The candidate will perform conceptual engineering and design of various oil and gas equipment and instrumentation by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work. This project scope of work will be used to execute current opportunities. 
  • Uses a broad range of process, electrical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
  • Perform engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
  • Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors, and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
  • Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process.
  • Interfaces with outside providers of engineering services to support and execute efforts as needed.
  • Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for process simulation and instrument selection/design.


 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE


The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position:


  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent Engineering.
  • 5 years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required. 7 years is preferred. Facility I&E specification experience is a plus. 
  • Understanding of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.


  • Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
  • Ability to size and select various types of Control Valves is required. 
  • Ability to size and select PSV’s is required. 
  • Ability to specify instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, etc. is required.
  • Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
  • Proficient with process simulation software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)
  • Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Limited travel, however, some project commissioning may be required as needed. (<5%)


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The role is fully in person with no remote work allowed.
  • Occasional trips to shop environment which may include exposure to dust, dirt and forklift traffic. 
  • Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
  • Some travel between different company locations and for vendor and/or client contact.


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