Instrument & Controls Engineer - Baton Rouge, LA

Orbital Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 259,000; Part time

Job summary

Orbital is seeking an Instrument & Controls Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial projects in Baton Rouge, on-site and part-time. The role requires engineering and design competency in a consulting environment and experience with industrial instrumentation.

The candidate will develop specifications, P&IDs, data sheets, and wiring diagrams; participate in FAT/SAT and construction package reviews; and collaborate with engineers to ensure deliverables meet quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems or similar is required.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Familiar with process systems in Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical, Power Generation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SPI.
• Knowledge and application of company design and drafting standards.
• Ability to recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Interest in keeping updated knowledge in instrumentation and technology.

Responsibilities

• Review client proposals and scopes; act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns; prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Lead instrumentation & controls project engineering; develop contractor packages including P&IDs, datasheets, and loop diagrams.
• Coordinate with other engineers on large projects to execute scope and ensure accuracy before client issuance.
• Support regional business development as a technical resource.
• Drive internal and external design reviews and quality procedures throughout projects.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

Project engineering

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

SPI

Job description

Loading... Job Title: Instrument & Controls Engineer Location: On-site: Baton Rouge, LA FLSA Classification Part-time, non-exempt Job Description: Orbital is seeking an Instrument & Controls Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial instrumentation & controls projects to support our Baton Rouge, LA office in a part-time, on-site role. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in an engineering consulting services environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects.

Essential Functions

• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Lead instrumentation & controls project engineering and develop contractor construction packages including instrument datasheets, P&IDs, equipment plans, cable/conduit routing plans, interconnecting wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and scopes of work. For larger projects, coordinate with other engineers and designers as required to execute the scope. Review calculations and deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to issuance to client.
• Support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Drive internal and external quality and design review meetings throughout the course of the project.
• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System.
• Knowledge and application of standards (ISA) that apply to instrumentation and controls is preferred.
• Knowledge and application of the current version of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is preferred.
• Proficient in reading, understanding and revising engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs preferred.
• Ability to produce specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, and actuated valves is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge to specify equipment required for control systems (PLCs/DCSs) and attend FAT/SAT for that equipment is preferred. Programming of PLCs/DCSs is not required for this position.
• Ability to produce Cabinet Fabrication Drawings, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Logic diagrams, Instrument Installation Details, Control Schematics, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all Instrumentation deliverables is preferred.
• Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules and a man-hour estimates for small and medium-size projects is preferred.
• Ability to calculate tray and conduit fill and ability to route conduit and cable tray is preferred.Availability for On-site assistance during startup and commissioning preferred.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Industrial Engineering or similar from an accredited university is required.
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Familiar with process systems associated with the Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical, Power Generation industries
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SPI
• Knowledge and application of company department design and drafting standards.
• Ability to recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Interest in keeping updated knowledge in instrumentation and technology.

Location Note

This is an on-site position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range

$160.00/hr (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance options
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability coverage
• company-paid maternity and bonding leave
• a generous paid time off program

About Orbital

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.