Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description:

The instrumentation engineer is responsible for reviewing client requirements and standards for new or updated process instrumentation and developing instrumentation solutions to include detailed designs, specifications and sizing of process instrumentation including control valves and on/off automated valves. Must be experienced with DCS and PLC systems. Must be capable of working on multiple projects. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

•Lead instrumentation projects and prepare project scope of work

•Attend client technical meetings and field walk down meetings

•Develop and produce instrumentation design solutions and deliverables

•Perform selection and sizing of process instrumentation

•Generate instrumentation data, sheets, instrument sizing calculations, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS/PLC I/O lists and P&ID’s

•Work with piping group for in line instrumentation piping designs, level designs, flow metering straight runs and control valve stations.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Education: BS in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering

•Experience: Min Yr = 7 Max Yr = 18

•Licensure: P.E. Preferred

•Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API and ASME instrumentation standards

Working knowledge of SPI and instrument vendors sizing software

•Management: Experience leading small teams  and working with other disciplines

•Other Skills: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Professional Development Opportunities:

•Develop instrumentation knowledge skills

•Develop instrument group deliverables and technologies to generate them

•Development of training and mentoring for internal team growth

•Development in technologies used for instrumentation designs

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.  Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements.  Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met.  These unique requirements may include:

•You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).

•You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

•You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.  

•You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.  

•You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces

•You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.

•You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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