Instrument Designer, Senior
Audubon Companies
Design instrument equipment and systems, producing drawings, calculations, and specs.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Construction Services
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey Solutions
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Food + beverage
Metals
Roads + bridges
Industrial buildings
Pulp + paper
Automotive
Life sciences
Aerospace
Role
What you would be doing
cad design
drawing review
bom creation
schedule tracking
field survey
client interaction
- Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
- Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
- Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
- Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
- Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
- Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components, logic controllers, and relays.
- Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
- Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
- Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
- Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
- Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
- Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
- Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
- Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
- Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
- Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
- Review and optimize the application and function of instruments.
- Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work.
- Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
- Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
- Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
- Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with the scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel.
- Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
- Confirm that discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent and legible.
- Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
- Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
- Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
- Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
- Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
- Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
- Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
- Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
What you bring
autocad
pdms
spi
associate degree
15 years
project lead
- Large project lead experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
- PDMS software experience preferred.
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
- Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
- Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
- Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
- AutoCAD software experience required.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
- Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Field experience required.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Small/Medium project lead experience required.
- SPI (Intools) software experience preferred.
- Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to be a trusted partner in energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
- Specializes in delivering integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions.
- Serves a wide range of industries including energy, utilities, and industrial sectors with expertise in project execution.
- Notable for working on large-scale, complex projects in power generation, industrial facilities, and water management.
- Known for its strong track record in energy sector projects, particularly in the oil & gas, renewable energy, and power industries.
- The company focuses on cost-effective and timely project completion, combining technical expertise with innovative solutions.
- Audubon Companies' reputation is built on delivering high-quality results while maintaining flexibility in adapting to client needs.
- Accountability – We hold ourselves responsible for our individual performance and behaviors, taking ownership at all levels and honoring our commitments.
- Efficiency – We deliver time‑efficient, cost‑effective, and safety‑driven operational solutions, treating client and company resources as our own.
- Enthusiasm – We maintain a positive, constructive approach and motivate others, driven to create measurable results for our customers.
- Ingenuity – We foster innovation by finding better, more efficient ways to meet our obligations to customers, company, and community.
- Integrity – We say what we mean and do what we say, upholding honor, respect, and ethical and social responsibility.
- Quality – We provide consistent, recognized value through competence, innovation, and teamwork, driving excellence and exceeding customer expectations.
- Helping clients balance sustainability with ROI through tailored emissions-reduction strategies across energy-intensive industries.
- Delivering engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication expertise spanning carbon capture, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.
- Specializing in blue and green hydrogen projects and renewable natural gas infrastructure to support energy transition.
- Committed to guiding clients through emissions-reduction roadmaps incorporating CCUS, hydrogen, wind, solar, and RNG.
- Established Audubon Carbon affiliate to deliver full EPC solutions for carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.
- Strong environmental services offering, led by a VP of Environmental Services, focused on compliance, assessment, and remediation.
- No publicly available strategic goals, policies, or metrics on diversity or inclusion from company site or LinkedIn.
- No gender‑related workforce statistics disclosed on official channels or corporate communications.
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