Industrial I&C Engineer

Industrial I&C Engineer

Location: Houston, TX 77042

Pay: $60-$70/hour

Schedule: Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support complex industrial and mission-critical projects in Houston, TX. This contract opportunity is ideal for engineers with expertise in PLC systems, automation, instrumentation, commissioning, controls engineering, and industrial process systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies, functional specifications, and sequence of operations
• Design and support industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration
• Create and maintain controls documentation, including P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams, alarm setpoints, and network architecture
• Support instrument selection and specification for pressure, temperature, flow, level, and control valve applications
• Review control panel designs, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings
• Assist with FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup activities, loop checks, and system validation
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems during installation and startup
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution
• Support technical reviews, procurement activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industrial controls, automation, or engineering experience
• Strong background in process controls, instrumentation, and commissioning
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, control loops, and industrial networks
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, one-line diagrams, and wiring drawings
• Experience with industrial standards such as ISA, NEC, NFPA, and IEC
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process cooling, refrigeration, or hydronic control systems
• Modular plant construction experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Ready to bring your automation and controls expertise to a long-term engineering project? Click "Apply Now" today.

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.