Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop frameworks and internal standards for instrumentation wiring and harness diagrams. 
• Work with system engineers to specifyappropriate instrumentation. 
• Procure and manage instrumentation inventory. 
• Collaborate with the systems team to configure data and control systems. 
• Assist in P&ID development and Process Hazard Analysis. 
• Oversee I/O lists, control panel designs, cable schedules, location plans, and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control equipment. 
• Support control system loop checks and troubleshoot field issues during commissioning and startup. 
• Develop preventive maintenance and testing procedures to ensure system reliability. 
• Select instrumentation for systems requiring SIL3 certification. 

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM field  
• 5+ years of Instrumentation Engineering experience  
• Strong knowledge of common instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, valve positioners, etc.). 
• Experience in PCB/circuit design for protecting analog instrumentation and DAQ hardware. 
• Proven ability to develop wiring diagrams and harnesses for field deployment. 
• Familiarity with ISA and IEEE standards, methods, and best practices. 
• Experience working with instrumentation used in the process and power generation industries. 
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues in the field.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Golang development. 
• Knowledge of NEC & IEC standards and best practices. 
• Experience working with UEIDAQ data acquisition equipment. 
• Familiarity with PLCs/PACs, specifically Opto22. 
• Previous experience in a startup environment. 
• Expertise in low and medium voltage power system design, including: 
• Electrical/I&C design documents (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, raceway drawings, etc.). 
• Vendor protective relay equipment (SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, Basler). 
• Specification of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS/DC).