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Sr. Instrumentation Engineer

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

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing process instrumentation solutions for industrial projects, including control valves and automation systems, while leading technical teams 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 instrumentation 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
  • Experience in preparing instrumentation proposals based on client RFQs and standards
  • Experience leading instrument projects and managing client technical meetings and presentations
  • Experience developing and managing instrumentation design solutions and deliverables
  • Experience leading selection and sizing of process instrumentation and interfacing with instrument vendors
  • Experience leading field and technical evaluations of instrumentation projects
  • Experience providing technical support for field execution, including outage turnaround projects
  • P.E. licensure is required
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to mentor intermediate and junior instrument engineers
  • Must meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on field assignments
  • Physical mobility on the ground and at heights
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms or scaffolding using fall protection
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing appropriate PPE
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Must adhere to client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
  • Must meet client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site

Benefits & Perks

Professional development opportunities including developing instrument group standards, work processes, deliverables, and technologies
Field evaluations, RCFA, and modeling calculations
Development of training and mentoring platforms for internal team growth
Development of subject matter expertise in multiple areas

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