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Instrument Engineer

Brindley Engineering
Lisle, Illinois
Full Time
Posted September 9, 2025
$70k - $95k
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Job Description

The Instrument Engineer assists in creating and updating process instrumentation project deliverables, conducts site surveys, and prepares technical documentation under supervision, supporting the development of instrumentation systems in industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in generating instrumentation project deliverables for new or updated process instrumentation
  • Perform project site surveys and walkdowns of existing instrumentation
  • Develop and prepare as-built or as-found instrumentation documentation
  • Conduct client documentation searches to find required project documents
  • Generate instrumentation data, sheets, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS PLC I/O lists, and P&IDs

Requirements

  • Possess a BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
  • Have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years of relevant experience in instrumentation or related fields
  • Be able to meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on any field assignment, including physical mobility on the ground and at heights, and the ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
  • Be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms or scaffolding using the appropriate and required fall protection
  • Be able to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing the appropriate PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather or steel-toed work boots
  • Possess the physical ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces
  • Adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
  • Meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site
  • Assist with generating instrumentation project deliverables including instrumentation data, sheets, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS PLC I/O lists, and P&IDs under supervision
  • Perform project site surveys of existing instrumentation to be replaced or re-designed, and perform client documentation searches to find required project documents
  • Develop and prepare as-built or as-found instrumentation documentation, mark up drawings or data sheets for as-found instrumentation and wiring details
  • Develop instrumentation knowledge skills, project skills, and skills used to generate instrument deliverables, and develop knowledge of industry instrumentation standards
  • Possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Perks

Pay range of $70,000 - $95,000 annually, with potential discretionary bonuses and incentive plans
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Compensatory time off

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