Junior Instrumentation Designer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Kent scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Junior Instrumentation Designer to be based in Deer Park, TX and support regional operation projects(s).
You will offer a thorough knowledge of instrumentation design. You will be responsible for technical accuracy and quality of instrument drawings. In this position you must have a positive work ethic and have good problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.
- Coordinate with other disciplines and assist lead engineer and/or designer to ensure effective quality product.
- Conduct field investigations when needed, produce field reports with detailed sketches.
- Keep up to date on new design processes, modeling, drafting techniques, and IMS and standards.
- Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower cost and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
- Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
- Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
- Resolve project issues and problems.
- Provide technical guidance to co-workers.
- Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
- Ensure alignment between all disciplines that are involved with 3D CAD to prepare for model reviews and issue deliverables.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- Technical college graduation or an equivalent combination of education and / or oil & gas related experience.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical or other heavy industries.
- In-depth knowledge of computer applications for instrument engineering design.
- Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD, Intools (Smartplant), Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).
- Basic design and construction knowledge required.
- Familiar with PIP standards.
- Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA & IEEE design complying with industry standards.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Bentley is required.
- Experience with Navisworks and ability to generate 3D models is a plus.
Communication:
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology.
- Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
- Experience working with other disciplines understanding their interface requirements.
- Experience with design and/or construction of plants desirable.
- In depth knowledge of Instrumentation standards, methods, and practices.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: Deer Park, TX
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: N/A
Contract type: Regular
Experience level: 1 to 3 years