Instrument & Controls Engineer – On-Site Baton Rouge

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; 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

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