Instrumentation Engineering Specialist

Instrumentation Engineering Specialist – Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as an onsite specialist for an 18‑24 month project based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

The Instrumentation Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise in the design, specification, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of instrumentation and control systems for the UBE project. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through engineering principles, compliance with industry standards, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Develop and review instrumentation engineering deliverables including instrument datasheets, instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, and installation details
• Specify and select field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, and control valves
• Review and provide input to P&IDs, process flow diagrams, control narratives, and cause‑and‑effect matrices
• Support the design, configuration, and implementation of distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and associated control networks
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution
• Prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor proposals, and review supplier documentation
• Provide engineering support during equipment fabrication, installation, construction, and commissioning activities
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), loop checks, and startup activities
• Support alarm management, control strategy development, and process optimization initiatives
• Assist with troubleshooting instrumentation and control system issues during commissioning and operational phases
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in process safety management (PSM) activities, including HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL reviews
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate records are updated throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project schedules, cost control efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Minimum 8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or industrial process facilities
• Experience supporting capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup
• Experience with process instrumentation, control systems, and plant automation technologies

• Strong understanding of process measurement and control principles
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and SIS systems
• Knowledge of ISA, IEC, NFPA, ANSI, and applicable industry standards
• Familiarity with process safety requirements and functional safety design
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Proficiency in instrument sizing, specification, and selection
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively coordinate with project stakeholders, contractors, and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or equivalent certification…