Instrumentation & Control Engineer II - Field Experience Required

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer with strong field experience to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial process control systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in both engineering offices and field environments and can bridge the gap between design intent and real-world execution. The I&C Engineer will lead the development of instrumentation and control system documentation, specify and integrate field instrumentation and control hardware, and provide construction and startup support. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant automation systems that meet project and client requirements.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation/Control Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: Demonstrated experience with P&ID software (e.g., AutoCAD P&ID), PLC/DCS, and industry standards (ISA, NEC) and 2 years’ field experience

Responsibilities

P&ID Development & Management: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), ensuring accuracy in process instrumentation, control loops, and valve representation.
Instrument & Electrical Specification: Select and specify process instrumentation (sensors, transmitters), valves, and control panels
Design Documentation: Produce key documents, including control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, cable block diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Control System Design: Develop control strategies and logic for PLC/DCS systems to automate process equipment.
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with process, mechanical, and piping engineers to ensure P&ID consistency and compliance with project specifications.
Construction & Startup Support: Provide technical support during construction, site evaluation, and commissioning, including troubleshooting and loop checking.