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Brunel is recruiting Project Engineers (Electrical & Instrumentation) to work with our client in Baytown, TX for initially 1 year contract.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with strong Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) expertise to support capital projects at in Baytown, TX.

This role will focus heavily on PLC upgrades and DCS system modernization.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on E&I technical depth with strong project management experience, having successfully executed projects from conception through execution and closeout - specifically within E&I or PLC-DCS scopes.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead or support capital project execution from early concept through project closeout.
  • Accountable for Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Cost, and Schedule performance.
  • Define project deliverables, milestones, and execution strategies.
  • Manage contractors, particularly within E&I scopes.
  • Drive construction progress and oversee field execution.
  • Support procurement activities (materials requisitioning, expediting E&I components).
  • Administer contracts, review terms, and support negotiations.
  • Manage project change requests and endorse change authorizations.
  • Lead project closeout and turnover to site operations.

Execute projects involving:

  • PLC upgrades and migrations to DCS systems
  • Electrical distribution and control systems
  • Instrumentation design and integration
  • Demonstrated experience with PLC-to-DCS migrations is highly preferred.
  • Support industrial automation integration and system modernization.
  • Consider cybersecurity and control systems integration best practices.

Experience in both:

  • Greenfield projects
  • Brownfield upgrades

  • Ensure adherence to Project Safety Plan and site SSH&E standards.
  • Support SSHE planning and execution strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and constructability reviews.
  • Participate in ITT development, bid evaluations, and contractor selection.
  • Develop execution planning (engineering, procurement, contracting).
  • Interface between Project Team and contractors.
  • Coordinate across project, manufacturing, and functional teams.
  • Support remote execution strategies when appropriate, with strategic site visits as required.

Essential skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, or related preferred).
  • Minimum 6-7+ years of experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Controls and Automation. Direct experience executing E&I or PLC-DCS project scopes from conception through execution.
  • Strong technical knowledge in Electrical systems, Instrumentation, PLC architectures, DCS systems
  • Experience in chemical or downstream refining facilities.
  • Self-directed and capable of managing projects independently.
  • Strong leadership and contractor management experience.
  • Ability to manage heavy workload and shifting priorities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Multi-discipline engineering background.
  • Familiarity with EMCAPS or similar project management systems.
  • Experience with Industrial automation, Control systems integration, Cybersecurity for E&I systems

Closing: 27 March 2026

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We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

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