Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - FEED & Detail Engineering

Ring Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead FEED and Detail Engineering for global combustion and pollution-control projects. You will prepare instrumentation specifications, support control system engineering, procurement, and multidisciplinary execution.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Oil & Gas or chemical processing and strong expertise in FEED and I&C deliverables. You will collaborate with world-class teams across geographies and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FEED and Detail Engineering experience in I&C for Oil & Gas, Refining, or Petrochemical.
• Experience with instrument sizing, control valves, actuators, and I/O lists.
• Hands-on with P&IDs, instrument specifications, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation & controls engineering activities for FEED, Basic and Detail Engineering projects.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs, Instrument Index, Datasheets & Specifications, Hook-up Drawings, Loop Diagrams, and BOMs.
• Perform sizing and selection of pressure, temperature, flow, level instruments, valves, actuators, solenoids, and positioners.
• Review vendor drawings and ensure compliance with project specs and international standards.
• Develop PLC interface deliverables and control philosophies; coordinate interfaces with electrical and control systems.

Skills

FEED & Detail Eng

I&C Engineering

P&ID Review

Instrument Datasheets

Loop Drawings

Valve Sizing

PLC Interfaces

Hazardous Areas

Functional Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Yokogawa

ABB

Job description

About Zeeco:

Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and pollution control technologies serving the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, Chemical, LNG, Power, and Process industries. Our solutions include ultra-low emission burners, flare systems, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, hazardous waste incinerators, and other industry-leading combustion technologies.

Headquartered near Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA), Zeeco operates one of the world's largest combustion research and testing facilities, with engineering and manufacturing operations across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

At Zeeco, you'll work on complex international projects while collaborating with world-class engineering teams developing innovative combustion and environmental solutions.

Position Summary:

Zeeco is looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with strong expertise in FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and instrumentation engineering for global combustion, flare, and pollution control projects.

The role is primarily focused on developing high-quality FEED and Detail Engineering deliverables, preparing instrumentation specifications, supporting control system engineering, procurement, and multidisciplinary project execution. The ideal candidate should possess 10+ years of Instrumentation & Controls Engineering experience within Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, EPC, or Process industries.

Key Responsibilities:

FEED & Instrumentation Engineering:

• Execute Instrumentation & Controls engineering activities for FEED, Basic and Detail Engineering projects.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including:
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument Index
  • Instrument Datasheets & Specifications
  • Hook-up Drawings
  • Loop Diagrams
  • Cable & Junction Box Schedules
  • I/O Lists
  • Cause & Effect Matrix
  • Alarm & Trip Schedules
  • Wiring Schematics
  • Installation Drawings
  • Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Perform sizing, specification, and selection of:
  • Pressure Instruments
  • Temperature Instruments
  • Flow Instruments
  • Level Instruments
  • Control Valves
  • On-Off Valves
  • Valve Actuators (Pneumatic, Electric & Hydraulic)
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Positioners
  • Limit Switches
  • Analyzers
• Select and size valve actuators based on process conditions, torque calculations, fail-safe requirements, control philosophy, and applicable industry standards.
• Review vendor drawings, actuator calculations, and engineering documents to ensure compliance with project specifications and international standards.

Controls Engineering:

• Develop engineering deliverables for PLC interface systems.
• Prepare:
  • Control Philosophy
  • Functional Design Specifications
  • Control Narratives
  • Functional Logic Diagrams
  • I/O Architecture
• Coordinate instrumentation interfaces with electrical systems, packaged equipment, and control systems.

Procurement & Technical Support:

• Prepare Material Requisitions (MR), Material Take-Offs (MTO), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), RFQs, and Purchase Requisitions.
• Support proposal engineering by preparing E&I estimates and technical inputs.
• Evaluate vendor offers, review technical deviations, and support procurement activities.

Process Safety & Project Execution:

• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Functional Safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, ATEX, NEC, hazardous area, and client standards.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commissioning teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Interface with customers, EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and Zeeco's global engineering offices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in FEED and Detail Engineering for Instrumentation & Controls.
• Experience in specification and sizing of field instruments, control valves, on-off valves, actuators, solenoid valves, and associated accessories.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument Specifications
  • Instrument Index
  • Loop Drawings
  • Hook-up Drawings
  • I/O Lists
  • Cause & Effect Matrix
  • Alarm & Trip Schedules
  • Cable & JB Schedules
  • Vendor Document Review
  • Procurement Engineering
  • Valve and Actuator Selection
• Good knowledge of:
  • PLC (Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB)
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Intrinsic Safety
  • Functional Safety
  • IEC, ISA, API & NFPA Standards

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Refining
• Chemical Processing
• EPC
• Industrial Combustion Systems
• Flare Systems
• Thermal Oxidizers

Qualifications:

• Experience of 10+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering of C&I Deliverables.
• Bachelor's Degree inInstrumentation.
• Experience on international FEED and Detail Engineering projects will be an added advantage.

Why Join Zeeco?

• Work on global FEED and Detail Engineering projects for world-leading combustion and flare systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations.
• Gain exposure to advanced control systems, process safety engineering, and cutting-edge combustion technologies.
• Join a culture that values technical excellence, innovation, ownership, and continuous professional growth.