About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level role supports the delivery of instrumentation, control, and automation solutions for energy projects. Working under senior technical staff, you will assist with design, documentation, field verification, and project support across PLC/DCS/SCADA, metering, control panels, and instrumentation systems.

• Assist with instrumentation & controls design and production of deliverables, including instrument index, datasheets, loop diagrams, P&ID markups, wiring/termination details, panel layouts, I/O lists, and cable/conduit schedules.
• Support instrument sizing and selection calculations (flow elements, control valves, level/pressure/temperature ranges) and loop power/signal calculations for senior review.
• Learn and apply control system architectures, communication protocols (HART, Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC) and remote I/O/RTU interfaces.
• Draft control narratives, functional descriptions, technical reports, specifications, equipment selections, and construction deliverables for senior review.
• Participate in vendor submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and assist in resolving routine design/construction issues; escalate complex items to senior engineers.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), loop checks, commissioning, point-to-point verification, calibration records, startup activities, and punch list tracking under supervision.
• Perform self-checks and assist quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet applicable ISA, NEC, NFPA, and client standards and project scopes.
• Communicate with internal project teams, vendors, and contractors; attend meetings alongside senior engineers and track action items.
• Contribute to business development efforts by compiling background materials and past project data; suggest improvements to design standards, templates, and workflows.
• Build technical knowledge through mentorship, training, field work, and self-study.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a closely related accredited degree required.
• Must have passed or be eligible to sit for the FE exam by graduation.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or capstone projects related to process control, automation, energy services, oil & gas, power systems, or engineering consulting are acceptable).
• Coursework-level understanding of process measurement (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analytical variables), final control elements, control loop fundamentals, and PID control.
• Ability to follow technical direction, manage multiple deadlines, organize work, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal skills; commitment to accuracy and rapid learning.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Exposure to PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, safety instrumented systems, custody transfer/ allocation metering, control panels, or industrial networks (through coursework or internships).
• Familiarity with instrument sizing calculations, hazardous area classification, intrinsic safety, cause-and-effect development, or alarm rationalization.
• Experience or coursework with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, SmartPlant Instrumentation, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Any hands-on experience with FAT, loop checks, commissioning, or field verification.

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Skills & Tools

• Instrumentation design fundamentals, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets
• PLC, DCS, SCADA fundamentals and protocol awareness (HART, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
• Instrument sizing & control valve fundamentals
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical / basic scripting or MATLAB/Python (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document technical work clearly
• Familiarity with relevant codes/standards (NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, ISA) or willingness to learn under supervision

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Additional Details & Legal / Compliance Notes

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Austin, TX (role supports remote/telecommute work while aligned to project and client needs)
• Estimated pay (as listed): $75,396 per year (estimated). The confidential client will provide final compensation details during the hiring process where required by law.
• Reasonable accommodations: Careertakes and our client will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. If you require an accommodation, please indicate this during the process.
• Confidentiality: The hiring company is listed as Confidential Client in this posting; no third-party employer-identifying information is disclosed here.
• Note on screening: Careertakes may use pre-screening tools to match candidates to roles; screening does not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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