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E&I Engineering LeadPTS Advance • Alvin, TX, US
E&I Engineering Lead

E&I Engineering Lead

PTS Advance • Alvin, TX, US
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering Lead plays a crucial role in defining and ensuring the quality of electrical and instrumentation systems for capital projects. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing E&I designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and INEOS specifications, and collaborating with engineering and project management teams to support successful project execution.

The E&I Engineering Lead works closely with multi-discipline engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical and instrumentation systems into the broader project scope, from feasibility through execution and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Development & Design
  • Define the scope of work for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems in alignment with business and project objectives.
  • Lead engineering quality assurance, ensuring all E&I designs adhere to INEOS and industry standards.
  • Develop electrical & instrumentation design philosophies, ensuring specifications are clear for bidders and engineering contractors.
  • Support alternative process designs during feasibility and selection phases.
  • Work with engineering contractors to review and validate engineering deliverables.
  • Ensure that electrical designs are optimized for maintenance accessibility and plant reliability.
  • Participate in Risk Assessments and Hazard Reviews, assessing how identified risks impact E&I design and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (NEC, ANSI / IEEE, ISA) and INEOS engineering requirements.
  • Review and approve engineering specifications and technical documents.
  • Support Interdisciplinary Design Reviews, ensuring E&I systems integrate properly with mechanical, process, and civil / structural disciplines.
  • Lead the development of E&I work packages and ensure proper sequencing for construction execution.
  • Support the review of engineering change notifications, ensuring alignment with scope evolution.
  • Participate in model and constructability reviews to assess installation feasibility and maintainability.
  • Provide technical input for vendor selection to procure high-quality, site-compatible equipment.
  • Collaborate with site reliability and maintenance teams to define spare parts requirements for E&I assets.
  • Assist in the preparation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for shop and field inspections.
  • Support the commissioning process, ensuring E&I assets are properly tested and integrated into plant operations.
  • Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) to ensure E&I systems meet performance and reliability expectations.
  • Provide engineering support during start-up and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Assist in performance testing and documentation of lessons learned for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to final project reports, capturing key challenges and improvements for future projects.
  • Support the evaluation of engineering and construction contractor performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in petrochemical or refining industries, focusing on electrical and instrumentation design and execution.
  • Experience working within stage-gate capital project processes on the owner side.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, ANSI / IEEE, ISA).
  • Expertise in power distribution, instrumentation selection, and system integration.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, cable schedules, loop sheets, and P&IDs.
  • Experience with high-voltage transmission systems, substations, and switchgear design.
  • Familiarity with solar farm design, including inverters and PV module integration.
  • Skilled in electrical system analysis using SKM PowerTools or ETAP.
  • Understanding of Honeywell and Rosemount instrumentation, including transmitters and flow / level instruments.
  • Knowledge of Fisher control valves and sizing calculations.
  • Strong understanding of testing and commissioning requirements for electrical equipment.

    • Other Requirements

  • TWIC Card required.

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    Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products and Oil and Gas

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