Instrumentation Engineer - Hybrid, Global Projects

thyssenkrupp nucera; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

thyssenkrupp nucera USA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support instrumentation activities for industrial process projects. You will develop deliverables, assist in design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, reporting to the Instrumentation Lead.

You will coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and automation teams, participate in 3D reviews, and ensure compliance with ISA/IEC/NEC/API standards while traveling 20–30% for project needs.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• EIT/FE certification and commitment to pursue PE licensure; PE preferred.
• NCEES record and ability to obtain reciprocity licenses, as needed.
• Minimum 3 years of instrumentation engineering experience in industrial facilities.
• Experience with valve sizing, field instrumentation design, and instrumentation specifications.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation deliverables including instrument index, I/O lists, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, and installation layouts.
• Specify and review field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, control valves, safety devices) per project requirements.
• Perform design activities such as cable engineering, hook‑ups, BOM estimation, and instrument layout.
• Prepare technical specifications, material requisitions, bid evaluations (TBE), and review vendor documentation.
• Support HAZOP, LOPA, SIL studies and provide input to P&IDs and control philosophies.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and automation teams.
• Participate in 3D model reviews for accessibility and constructability.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Review DCS, PLC, analyzer, and packaged equipment documentation under guidance.
• Support FATs, SATs, loop checks, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Support retrofit, brownfield, and plant maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISA, IEC, NEC, API standards.
• Work effectively in a multi‑cultural environment and collaborate across global nucera teams.
• Travel 20–30% domestically and internationally to support project requirements.

Skills

Instrumentation design

DCS/PLC/SCADA

ISA/IEC/NEC standards

Project delivery

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

EIT/FE certification

PE licensure preferred

Tools

SmartPlant

COMOS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

thyssenkrupp nucera USA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support instrumentation activities for industrial process projects. You will develop deliverables, assist in design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, reporting to the Instrumentation Lead.

You will coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and automation teams, participate in 3D reviews, and ensure compliance with ISA/IEC/NEC/API standards while traveling 20–30% for project needs.