Principal Instrument & Control Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Instrument & Control Engineer to join their team in Leatherhead. This role involves developing I&C design deliverables, supporting process control systems, and collaborating with clients on innovative control system concepts. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in onshore oil and gas projects and a solid understanding of IEC standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects within a dynamic and supportive environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing I&C design deliverables.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for I&C systems.
• Collaborate with clients on control system concepts.

Skills

I&C design deliverables

DCS, PLC, SCADA systems

AutoCAD

Instrument specifications

Risk assessments (SIL, LOPA, HAZOP)

Onshore oil and gas projects

IEC 61508 & IEC 61511 standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart P&IDs

Job description

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Principal Instrument & Control Engineer, Leatherhead

Client:

Technical Staffing Resources

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) is the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR, a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR supports the hydrocarbon and government services markets across six continents, offering challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

We are seeking a Principal Instrument & Control Engineer for a 12+ month contract based in Leatherhead.

Experience / Skills:

• Develop preliminary and final stage I&C design deliverables, including contributing to P&IDs (AutoCAD, Smart P&IDs), Instrument List, Instrument Specifications, and Data Sheets.
• Assist with design development for DCS, PLC, and SCADA-based process control systems.
• Support 3-D model development indicating instrument locations.
• Evaluate and select instrument, control valve, and analyzer solutions; review vendor documentation for compliance.
• Support field activities such as on-site surveys and equipment walk-downs.
• Collaborate with client counterparts to develop control system concepts, architectures, and platforms.
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on project scope and experience.
• Perform automation-related functions, including I/O lists and instrumentation specifications.
• Support risk assessments, including SIL, LOPA, and HAZOP studies.
• Assist in developing safety requirement specifications, with knowledge of IEC 61508 & IEC 61511 standards.
• Experience in onshore oil and gas projects, both greenfield and brownfield.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco standards is essential.