Sr. Engineer (E&I)

Strike•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Senior Engineer III (Electrical & Instrumentation) is responsible for managing, coordinating, and leading the EPC Terminals E&I department for terminal/facility projects within the midstream oil & gas markets. This role involves planning and executing E&I tasks and activities, developing and maintaining client relationships, resource loading, proposal preparation, and supervising a team of E&I designers, drafters, and engineers.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of terminal and/or midstream facility engineering and design experience, specializing in electrical and instrumentation engineering and design.
Field experience with project walkdowns, field sketching, and troubleshooting E&I systems.
Application of industry standards such as NEC, IEEE, ISA, API, and PIP (Process Industry Practices).
Experience developing all facets of E&I deliverables from start to finish.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Engineering Technology required; Master’s degree is a plus.
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas required.
Familiarity with design and specification of flow meters, pressure transmitters, and temperature transmitter is required.
Demonstrates flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Ability to train and develop E&I designers, drafters, engineers, standards, and policies.
Works both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective listening skills.
Professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse personnel.
Lead and participate in detailed discussions with clients and vendors to support services provided by the company.
Experience supporting construction activities and providing quick, sensible solutions to field issues.
Experience providing commissioning support to prepare systems for handover to operations.
Demonstrated competency in managing people and teams.
Complies with Strike’s policies and procedures.
Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally in excess of a normal schedule.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience with electrical and instrumentation analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate E&I team workloads to ensure project deliverables are completed within scope, budget, and schedule, adhering to local, client, and industry requirements and specifications.
Oversee department resource loading, scheduling, and execution, ensuring quality outputs.
Independently evaluates, selects, and applies engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to concurrent engineering projects.
Plan preliminary layouts with designers using engineering notes, field sketches, and other relevant documentation.
Review E&I packages, calculations, and deliverables for compliance with Strike QA/QC procedures.
Develop, organize, and maintain all facets of E&I deliverables from start to finish including but not limited to Bill of Material, Cable & Conduit schedule, Area Classification, Grounding, Lighting, One Line, Cause & Effect, Network Architecture, Control Loop Diagrams, Control System Block Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Index, I/O List, Plan Drawings, and Installation Details.
Review and provide inputs to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
Visit client sites for bid walkdowns and to obtain field dimensions and information as needed.
Coordinate scope with subcontractors for specialized E&I tasks (e.g., instrument calibration, electrical testing).
Provide procurement review and validation for equipment and instrumentation for EPC projects.
Develop E&I man-hour and deliverable estimates for proposals.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and PMT team members to achieve project goals as directed by Project Managers and Department Directors.
Oversee development and training programs for the team.
Catalog and routinely assess all required E&I software and tools.