Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is hiring an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join our engineering team in Bengaluru. You will own the complete lifecycle of I&C design, ensuring instrumentation, control systems, and safety systems meet international standards and are optimized for procurement.

You will design, review, and specify DCS/SIS/FGS/PLC, prepare technical specifications, RFQs, and participate in safety studies like HAZOP and SIL, contributing to projects across upstream, midstream,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control or EEE.
• 4–7 years of core Oil & Gas engineering experience (FEED/Detailed).
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design I&C scope across project phases, including control and safety philosophies.
• Review P&IDs, data sheets, and control narratives for instrumentation data sheets.
• Prepare and check deliverables like Instrument Index, I/O lists, and loop diagrams.
• Specify DCS, SIS, FGS, and PLC systems.
• Support procurement with technical specs and vendor bid evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with international Oil & Gas codes and safety studies (HAZOP, SIL).

Skills

I&C design

P&ID review

Controller sizing

Hazardous area knowledge

Technical bid evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

SPI/SmartPlant Instrumentation

AVEVA Instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Description

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Engineering team to deliver various services. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of I&C design, ensuring all instrumentation, control systems, and safety systems are technically sound, compliant with international standards, and optimized for commercial procurement.

Core Responsibilities

• Design Engineering: Execute I&C scope for various phases, including control philosophy, safety philosophies, and system architectures.
• Process Collaboration: Work with design team to review P&IDs, process data sheets, and control narratives to develop comprehensive instrumentation data sheets.
• Document Deliverables: Generate and check key deliverables including Instrument Index, I/O Lists, Cause & Effect Matrices, Cable Schedules, Loop Diagrams, and Hook-Up drawings.
• System Specification: Specify Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire and Gas Systems (FGS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Procurement Support: Prepare Technical Specification packages, Request for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate vendor bids (Technical Bid Evaluation), and review vendor drawings and data sheets as needed.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all designs comply with international Oil & Gas codes, statutory regulations, and participate in safety studies such as HAZOP and SIL classification.

Technical Skills & Expertise Required

• Engineering Tools: Preferred knowledge in SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation / Intoals), AVEVA Instrumentation, or equivalent industry design software.
• Sizing Calculations: Expertise in sizing and selection of Control Valves, Relief Valves (PSVs), Flow Elements, and Regulators.
• Industry Standards: Deep knowledge of various standards
• Hazardous Areas: Strong understanding of hazardous area classification and selection of explosion-proof/intrinsically safe equipment.
• Commercial Literacy: Ability to interpret complex technical bids, compare commercial deviations, and reconcile technical gaps from incomplete vendor data.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 to 7 years of core engineering experience specifically within Oil & Gas including FEED and Detailed Engineering projects (Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent technical writing capabilities, and the ability to work seamlessly in a multidisciplinary team environment.