Instrumentation Engineer (Remote) — SIS, Control Loops & DCS

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

International projects

Professional development

Advanced instrumentation and control

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer for a critical project role. This position offers remote work with occasional site visits as needed.

You will specify, design, and implement instrumentation and control solutions for complex industrial plants, leveraging deep knowledge of process measurement, control loops, and safety instrumented systems (SIS) to ensure reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• 6+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering in process industries (mining, chemical, oil & gas).
• Knowledge of instrumentation types, operations, and hazardous areas.
• Experience with SIL assessment and SIS design.
• Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems.
• Excellent report writing and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure instrumentation for process control applications.
• Design and implement control loops and SIS per industry standards (IEC 61508).
• Develop calibration procedures, maintenance strategies, and troubleshooting guides.
• Review vendor docs, drawings, and proposals for instrumentation packages.
• Collaborate with project teams and site personnel for installation and commissioning.
• Stay updated with advancements in instrumentation technology and process control.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Control loops

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SIS design

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer for a critical project role. This position offers remote work with occasional site visits as needed.

You will specify, design, and implement instrumentation and control solutions for complex industrial plants, leveraging deep knowledge of process measurement, control loops, and safety instrumented systems (SIS) to ensure reliability and safety.