I&E Design Lead

Your Job 

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an I&E Design Lead who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-impact projects. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping I&E design solutions from concept through construction while leading and developing a talented design team. 

As a key technical leader, you will drive coordination across disciplines, influence design strategy from early development through construction, and mentor designers to deliver complete, accurate, and constructable design packages. 

This role will sit in office in Katy, TX Monday – Friday.  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

What You Will Do 

• Lead the development and execution of the I&E design deliverables from early project phases through IFC and construction support 
• Own the overall I&E design scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for assigned projects 
• Develop and review key I&E deliverables, including:  
• One-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams 
• Interconnects, loop drawings, and instrument details 
• Cable schedules, panel schedules, and layout drawings 
• Grounding, duct bank, lighting, and power distribution designs 
• Coordinate I&E scope with piping, civil/structural, process and construction teams to resolve issues early and reduce work.  
• Perform and lead QA/QC reviews 
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to designers and drafters 
• Review vendor documentation and integrate equipment package requirements into design deliverables 
• Proactively identify risks, scope gaps, and inefficiencies and drive timely resolution