E/I Engineer*

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer (EI) for the New Orleans area upstream oil & gas projects. You will support offshore systems, develop design deliverables, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid office/remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years EI engineering experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and strong communication skills. Travel to job sites may be required; TWIC may be needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years EI engineering experience in upstream oil & gas.
• Capital projects background preferred and field trip ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical/instrumentation/controls support for offshore oil & gas platforms.
• Develop scope, design, and technical documentation for projects.
• Coordinate with internal and contractor staff across capital expenditures.
• Ensure equipment/materials are accurate for procurement and schedule deadlines.
• Oversee control panel design, wiring, and offshore standards compliance.
• Contribute to HAZOP/PHA activities and project reporting metrics.
• Support safe, compliant project execution across life cycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Organized

Lead in communications

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Tools

PLC control systems

Instrumentation sizing

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking E/I Engineer (s) for New Orleans Area Upstream Oil & Gas positions.

Position Type: Contract

Location: New Orleans Downtown Office/Remote

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Essential Functions

• Be an integral part of a major oil & gas exploration company project and technical support team as a full-time E/I resource through Keystone Engineering.
• Work in a hybrid setting that operates in a corporate engineering environment in the downtown New Orleans vicinity and working remote.
• Provide technical and project management support in the electrical/instrumentation/controls discipline for systems utilized on offshore oil & gas production platforms.
• Support engineering requests for scope development, design & technical support, and coordination with other team associates across a wide range of capital expenditures.
• Develop solutions and engineered deliverables utilizing client procedures and industry standards for electric power, process measurement in temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, alarms, and control valves used in the offshore oil & gas sector.
• Be familiar with wiring schematics, loop diagrams, P&ID's, electrical one-line diagrams, and control logic for detailed installation of systems.
• Provide technical oversight of control panel design, enclosures, cables & wiring, per codes and standards for offshore environment.
• Collaborate with design and project team members that consist of company direct and contractor provided professional staff.
• Follow corporate quality control guidelines for design package development and issuance.
• Participate in HAZOP/PHA activities that occur during the project life cycle.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials of construction are accurate and detailed for procurement functions.
• Investigate and identify project critical long lead items and ensure procurement meets schedule deadlines.
• Manage internal and external resources for execution of engineering and design packages to be issued for construction.
• Provide stewardship throughout all phases of engineering and construction to ensure project success.
• Provide accountability and regular communications with the project team and stakeholders.
• Act in the best interest of the client to ensure project commitments are achieved.
• Support project reporting metrics and manage deviations.
• Promote safety in all aspects of involvement.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSEE, preferred).
• 5-10 years of E/I engineering experience from industrial sector, preferably from Upstream Oil & Gas.
• Background in supporting Capital projects.
• Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.
• Ability to make field trips, if required, and lead in all project communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Team Player and willingness to help others.
• Attention to detail.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Current TWIC Card needed.

Experienced Preferred

• Background with PLC control system interface
• Experience with sizing and selection of instrumentation in the offshore/refining/petrochemical industry

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.