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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Junior Instrumentation Designer

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Deer Park, TX, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Technical college graduation or an equivalent combination of education and/or oil and gas-related experience is required.
  • One to three years of experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of computer applications for instrumentation engineering design is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Intools (Smartplant), and Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, is required.
  • Basic design and construction knowledge is required.
  • Familiarity with PIP standards is required.
  • Working knowledge of design complying with NEC, IEC, ISA, and IEEE industry standards is required.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Bentley is required.
  • Excellent command of English in oral and written communication is required.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in technology and integrate new technologies into daily work processes is required.
  • Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of instrumentation standards, methods, and practices is required.
  • The employee must observe the company's, clients', and governing authorities' health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and assist the lead engineer and/or designer to ensure an effective quality product.
  • Conduct field investigations when needed and produce field reports with detailed sketches.
  • Keep up to date on new design processes, modeling, drafting techniques, IMS, and standards.
  • Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower cost, 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 coworkers.
  • Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
  • Ensure alignment between all disciplines involved with 3D CAD to prepare for model reviews and issue deliverables.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including ad hoc tasks within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role, as directed by a supervisor or management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Navisworks and the ability to generate 3D models is a plus.
  • Experience with the design and/or construction of plants is desirable.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations.

Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations. Kent Plc is pleased to welcome Jaime Sedano as Vice President for its Colombia operations. Jaime brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading complex operations, and expanding businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. His appointment reflects the strategic importance of its South American operations, established in 1990. Today, its Bogotá team not only supports key regional projects, but also serves as an engineering centre of excellence, contributing to Kent projects across the world. With deep regional expertise and a focus on value creation, partnerships and sustainable growth, Jaime will play a key role in strengthening its presence across the Americas and supporting its clients' ambitions.

Business Insider
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent Acquires Aberdeen's Exceed Company

Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

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Aug 21st, 2025
Kent acquires Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Exceed

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

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Kent completes acquisition of Sudlows Consulting | Digital Infra Network

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.