EI&C Project Associate

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Company, is looking for a proactive EI&C Project Associate to join the team.

In this role, you'll contribute to the I&C engineering phases of EPC projects, from initial development through commissioning and turnover, ensuring seamless project execution.

This role will sit in office Monday - Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

Our Team

OPD is an engineering/construction company with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work

What You Will Do


* Foster a "safety first" culture throughout all project phases.


* Design and specify DCS, SIS, and PLC systems.


* Create and manage I/O lists, Cause and Effect diagrams, and control narratives for large scale processing facilities.


* Contribute to the development of process control philosophies and network architectures.


* Review and refine vendor wiring diagrams, ensuring alignment with control philosophies.


* Develop and update controls on P&IDs and coordinate design activities across disciplines.


* Engage in workshops and meetings (PHA/HAZID/HAZOP, safety in design, etc.).


* Define control subcontractor scopes and oversee their project execution.


* Manage project scope changes while maintaining timelines and quality standards.


* Track and communicate P&ID and control document revisions to relevant teams.


* Provide expertise and support in resolving engineering, design, and construction challenges.


* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and subcontractors.


* Offer short-term field support during construction and commissioning phases.


* Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for control equipment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in engineering


* Experience in developing P&IDs


* Experience creating and maintaining I/O lists


* Experience designing instrumented control and safety systems

What Will Put You Ahead


* Professional Engineering license (PE)


* Experience with EPC project execution and change management processes


* Experience creating detailed network architectures


* Experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS), DCS, BMS, and PLC


* Familiarity with Project Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance


* Field construction engineering experience

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