Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Energy & Industrial
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
- This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
- You will lead project teams of I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil & gas facilities.
- You will lead the design of process control systems and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services.
- You will lead the development of I&C design deliverables, including logic diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, network architecture, cable schedules, location plans, and specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
- You will participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
- There is an expectation to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
- Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Qualifications- A BS or MS degree in Electrical , Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited engineering program is required . An emphasis on control systems is preferred .
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- PE license is preferred; ability to obtain a PE license is required .
- 10 + years of relevant experience in power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial control systems.
- A strong u nderstanding of instrumentation and control system design practices, standards, and project execution.
- E xtensive e xperience supporting the development of I&C design deliverables, including logic diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices , network architecture, cable schedules, location plans, and specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to I&C engineers in support of high-quality project execution and professional development.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications,with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- E xperience working effectively in a large collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional work habits.
- Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.
- PE License is strongly preferred.
- Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLC programming.
- Experience in performing field work ( i.e. control system upgrades, start- up and commissioning ).
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is…
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