Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for engineering and design of instruments & control systems for processing equipment packages. Work is both technical and hands‑on in nature and relies on experience and independent judgment to perform the functions of the job.

• Establish scope and detailed requirements for all projects with Instrumentation and Controls.
• Review customer specifications and prepare technical specifications defining the control requirements on the project for third‑party control system Design/Manufacturing Company. Review and manage deliverables of the control system to ensure adherence to the requirements of the project.
• Provide engineering support to procurement for instrumentation and control systems to develop alternatives which meet specifications, lead times and cost.
• Work in conjunction with Project Managers/Project Engineers/Designers to ensure that project scope of work for equipment package control system design are clearly defined for the project.
• Support applications/sales team for instrumentation & control design and specifications and on technical issues related to preparation of proposals.
• Finalize control system architecture for the equipment package and select control system hardware based on customer specification and project requirement.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and Component Specifications.
• Prepare 2‑D and 3‑D AutoCAD General arrangement drawings.
• Communicate and follow‑up regularly with team members to ensure tasks are completed.
• Regularly report status to project stakeholders through multiple formal communication methods.
• Own the technical analysis of customer inquiries, control RFQs, or tenders to determine proposal requirements and scope of supply.
• Commercial quotation activities include the development of technical descriptions, cost estimates, project schedules and commercial terms.
• Communicate directly with internal and external customers, evaluate on‑site project conditions during tendering phase.
• Understand hazardous area classification requirements to finalize design and layout of the electrical/control instrumentation on a package.
• Size instrument cables, junction boxes, conduit, cable trays and layout of instrument/electrical on the package within the guidelines of Oil & Gas industry codes and standards.
• Prepare controls schematic, P&, cable schedule, wiring diagrams and logic diagrams.
• Design, develop and debug PLC‑based programs and electrical control systems.
• Provide support to manufacturing during assembly of the package, inspection, calibration, loop checking and factory acceptance test (FAT).
• Can support start‑up assistance during commissioning of equipment package at site.
• Develop operating procedures, acceptance test and validation test plans and protocols.
• Develop engineering design tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of work.
• Identify and execute product standardization opportunities and participate in new product development programs.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics/Control Engineering.
• 4+ years Instrument & Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of instrument & controls system design applied to Oil & Gas process equipment packages.
• Experience in programming PLCs, HMI, sequence logic design, PID loop design and implementation.
• Technical skills to create, read and understand Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&).
• Broad knowledge of industry standards (API, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, IEC, etc.).
• Advanced PC skills including MS Excel and CAD.
• Logical, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Works well in a cross‑functional, open‑communication environment.

Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel domestically 10‑25%.

ADA Requirements:
Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive…