Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — Turbomachinery

Chart, Inc.; Beasley (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

HSA contributions

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Job summary

Chart, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support control systems for turbomachinery packages.

You will prepare instrumentation drawings, control narratives, and data sheets while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule targets are met. Join a team that collaborates across design, installation, and commissioning to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSEE from an accredited institution required.
• Five or more years of experience as an Instrument and Electrical Engineer.
• Preferred two years of experience in the turbomachinery industry.
• Working knowledge of piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and motor control schematics.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of standards and procedures and industry best practices.
• Ability to produce drawings and documentation in AutoCAD.
• Some knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all assigned Instrument and Electrical (I//E) projects meet safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Ensures projects are implemented per L.A. Turbine standards and comply with regulations.
• Provides expertise and guidance on instrumentation and control systems to engineering and project teams.
• Develops P&IDs, equipment specs, instrument data sheets, control narratives, and related documentation.
• Designs control systems, algorithms, network architecture for turbomachinery packages.
• Programs PLCs, HMIs and other controllers for turbomachinery packages.
• Reviews vendor quotations, drawings, and data for compliance.
• Manages the assigned I/C/E work to meet customer and industry requirements.
• Collaborates with lead mechanical engineers to set technical strategy for complex projects.
• Provides guidance to customers and field service technicians during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

AutoCAD

P&ID knowledge

Wiring diagrams

Motor control schematics

Allen-Bradley PLC

Education

BSME or BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Chart, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support control systems for turbomachinery packages.

You will prepare instrumentation drawings, control narratives, and data sheets while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule targets are met. Join a team that collaborates across design, installation, and commissioning to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.