Project Instrumentation Engineer
Spitzer Industries, Inc. · spitzerind.com
Houston
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The job in short
Project instrumentation engineering.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Houston, TX, US
- Role
- Electrical / Electronics Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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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