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Sr. Instrumentation Engineer

Brindley Engineering
Houston, Texas
Full Time
Posted April 30, 2025
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Job Description

The Sr. Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing process instrumentation solutions for industrial projects, including control valves and automation systems, while leading technical meetings, mentoring team members, and supporting field operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review client requirements and standards for process instrumentation
  • Develop detailed instrumentation designs, specifications, and sizing solutions
  • Prepare instrumentation proposals based on RFQs and standards
  • Lead instrument projects and manage client technical meetings and presentations
  • Select and size process instrumentation and interface with vendors
  • Conduct field and technical evaluations of instrumentation projects
  • Provide technical support during field execution and outage turnaround projects
  • Mentor and lead intermediate and junior instrument engineers
  • Develop and manage instrumentation design solutions and deliverables
  • Assist in developing instrument group standards, work processes, and deliverables

Requirements

  • BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation engineering
  • Must be experienced with DCS and PLC systems
  • Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation standards
  • Knowledge of SPI and instrument vendors sizing software
  • Management experience mentoring and leading teams
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Must be capable of managing multiple projects and developing instrumentation proposals based on client RFQs and standards
  • Ability to lead instrument projects and manage client technical meetings and presentations
  • Ability to develop and manage instrumentation design solutions and deliverables
  • Ability to lead selection and sizing of process instrumentation and interface with instrument vendors
  • Ability to lead field and technical evaluations of instrumentation projects
  • Provide technical support for field execution, including outage turnaround projects
  • Must meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on field assignments
  • Physical mobility on the ground and at heights, including the ability to climb ladders, stairways, and work off platforms using fall protection
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing appropriate PPE
  • Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces
  • Must adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
  • Must meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site

Benefits & Perks

Professional development opportunities including developing instrument group standards, deliverables, and subject matter expertise
Mentoring and leadership experience in managing teams
Field evaluations, RCFA, and modeling calculations
Development of training and mentoring platforms for internal team growth

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