I&C Project Engineer (Houston)

Location: Houston, TX 77024

Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)

Pay Rate: $65/hr

Hours: M-F; 40hrs/week

Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: Send updated resume and phone number to snicholson@theplanetforward.com

Job Overview:

We are seeking a senior level I&C Project Engineer to join our team supporting floating LNG projects. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of Instrumentation + Controls or related engineering experience and excel in hands-on technical work.

Key Details:

Flex schedule will require an average of 2 in-office days per week for client meetings. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Houston office.
Candidates must be open to potential travel to Overland Park, KS (1-2 trips during the contract period).

Key Responsibilities:

Perform engineering duties as a technical specialist.
Develop and apply advanced engineering techniques with minimal supervision.
Support engineering production, including preparing complex deliverables and calculations.
Conduct research and recommend equipment/material selections.
Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
Oversee data collection and lead smaller production teams when required.
Coordinate with internal and external teams on projects.
Assist with identifying and addressing key client interests and concerns.

Top Required Skills:

10-15 years of experience in engineering in the utilities/oil+gas industry, with a focus on DCS/SIS systems
Strong understanding of process design, including P&IDs, cause and effect diagrams, and control philosophy.
Demonstrated ability to develop control strategies as a programming input for system vendors/automation integrators.
Proven experience in logic implementation testing with system vendors/automation integrators.

Additional Preferred Skills:

Experience with procurement processes, from specification through delivery support.
Background in field instrument design, including installation details, location planning, and wiring.
Experience in gas processing, offshore installations, or cryogenic services is highly desirable.
Must be capable of hands-on technical work rather than functioning as a "lead."

Education & Licensing:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred