Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Brunel; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA, to support pipeline operations and small capital projects. The role is ~70% Instrumentation & Controls and ~30% Electrical, with roughly 50% field work and up to 50% local travel within ~1 hour of site.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, HMI enhancements, control logic updates, and collaboration with operations and project teams. Requires a BE/EE degree and 2+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in field environments and partnering with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming, HMI enhancements, valve automation modifications, and control logic updates.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Provide engineering support for operations, maintenance activities, and small capital projects.
• Review engineering documentation, including P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, electrical drawings, and contractor deliverables.
• Work closely with operations personnel, contractors, and project teams to support project execution and facility reliability.
• Participate in field inspections, site assessments, and engineering review activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Field troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Instrumentation diagrams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix

FactoryTalk

Ladder Logic

GE Multilin relays

Flow-X

OMNI flow computer

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Location: Baton Rouge, LA - Up to 50% local travel (within ~1 hour of site)

Schedule: M-F, 5/40 (occasional after-hours/on-call support)

Duration: 1-year W2 contract (possibility of extension)

Position Overview

Seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience supporting pipeline operations and small capital projects. This position is approximately 70% focused on Instrumentation & Controls and 30% Electrical Engineering, with roughly 50% of time spent in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming, HMI enhancements, valve automation modifications, and control logic updates.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Provide engineering support for operations, maintenance activities, and small capital projects.
• Review engineering documentation, including P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, electrical drawings, and contractor deliverables.
• Work closely with operations personnel, contractors, and project teams to support project execution and facility reliability.
• Participate in field inspections, site assessments, and engineering review activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in field environments and partnering directly with operations teams.

Preferred Technology Experience

• Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
• RSLogix, FactoryTalk, and Ladder Logic programming.
• GE Multilin protective relays.
• Flow-X and OMNI flow computer systems.
• Support existing pipeline facilities and operational infrastructure.
• Primary focus includes HMI modernization, PLC programming, valve automation initiatives, and control system software upgrades.
• Electrical responsibilities include support for pumps, motors, generators, backup power systems, and troubleshooting activities.
• Allen-Bradley experience is preferred; candidates with strong PLC and automation fundamentals will be considered.
• Regular interaction with operations personnel, electrical technicians, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.
• Participation in an on-call support rotation is expected, although after-hours callouts are uncommon.
• Travel is primarily local within the surrounding service area.