Instrument, Electrical, Controls Engineer

Nexus Engineering Group•Deer Park, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexus Engineering Group is hiring a senior Instrument, Electrical & Control (IEC) Engineer to support a long-term assignment at our client's chemical-processing facility in Deer Park, TX. As the IEC discipline expert on site, you'll lead the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems on complex, higher-value projects — owning your scope from concept through handover. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with Project Managers, contractors, and client stakeholders, with the autonomy to drive technical decisions and the visibility to shape how projects get executed.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience as an Electrical or Instrumentation Engineer (or similar role) in industrial engineering design, with delivery responsibility through construction and commissioning.
Demonstrated experience leading IEC scope on cross-functional project teams, including technically complex or higher-value projects.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and AutoCAD.
Ability to drive and walk within an active chemical-processing facility and to work in both office and plant environments with required safety dress code.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical subject matter to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or a related discipline.
Prior experience in chemical processing facilities.
Working knowledge of automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other recognized industry certifications in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical, instrumentation, and control system design — including specifications, diagrams, hardware/software integration, and component sourcing.
Oversee installation, configuration, calibration, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems through handover.
Conduct risk assessments, ensure code and RAGAGEP compliance, and implement safety protocols on every project.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and serve as the go-to resource for resolution.
Identify and own opportunities for process optimization, system upgrades, and reliability improvements.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation — specifications, test results, maintenance records, and user manuals.
Partner with Project Managers, engineers, technicians, contractors, and client stakeholders to deliver on schedule.
Represent the discipline as an SME in internal and external industry forums.