I&E Design Lead

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an I&E Design Lead who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-impact projects.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction while leading and developing a talented design team.

As a key technical leader, you will drive coordination across disciplines, influence design strategy from early development through construction, and mentor designers to deliver complete, accurate, and constructable design packages.

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

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do



* Lead the development and execution of the I&E design deliverables from early project phases through IFC and construction support


* Own the overall I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects


* Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including:



* One-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams


* Interconnects, loop drawings, and instrument details


* Cable schedules, panel schedules, and layout drawings


* Grounding, duct bank, lighting, and power distribution designs

Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil / structural , process and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce work.

Perform and lead QA/QC reviews

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to designers and drafters

Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment pack age requirements into design deliverables

Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution

Support project by providing clear updates on progress, risks, and priorities

Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture in all design activities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience in I&E D esign within EPC, industrial, or oil & gas/petrochemical projects


* Demonstratable knowledge of I&E design deliverables, systems, and workflows


* Experience with AutoCAD

What Will Put You Ahead



* Associate's degree or higher in Electrical, Instrumentation, Design, or equivalent technical discipline


* Broad experience across instrumentation, electrical, and controls systems


* Familiarity with midstream gas processing facilities


* Practical field or construction experience supporting EPC projects

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States.

We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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