Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer

Applica; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Work across full project lifecycle

Job summary

A major energy client is seeking an experienced Instrument & Controls Engineer to lead projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in I&C engineering, relevant experience in the energy sector, and a strong ability to drive projects from design through construction. Benefits include a competitive salary and a comprehensive package supporting career progression. This role offers opportunities within a high-performance engineering team in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of direct I&C engineering and design experience.
• Experience leading multiple small to mid-sized engineering projects.
• Prior experience in the energy sector (LNG preferred, oil & gas required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas and/or Louisiana preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering and design teams across multiple projects.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with industry standards.
• Support cost estimation, scheduling, and progress control.
• Mentor junior and intermediate I&C personnel.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Experience in energy sector

Knowledge of I&C deliverables

Control systems knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Instrumentation & Control or related field

Tools

PLC systems (Rockwell)

SIS (Yokogawa/Honeywell)

DCS platforms (Honeywell, Yokogawa)

CAD tools

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Client

Leading ENERGY client

About the Company

We are representing a major ENERGY client operating large-scale modular LNG facilities that support global energy demand. The organization is known for utilizing proven technologies and innovative plant designs to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient production capabilities. This is a high-performance environment within a rapidly expanding energy business.

About the Role

The Instrument & Controls Engineer will lead small to medium projects within the I&C discipline, ensuring high-quality engineering and design deliverables that meet project cost and schedule requirements.

You will act as a discipline lead, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, supporting technical integrity, and ensuring all work is executed safely and in alignment with relevant industry standards. The role includes responsibility for design reviews, project leadership, resource planning, and providing guidance during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading I&C engineering and design teams across multiple projects.
• Supervising designers/engineers and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Interpreting project specifications and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Supporting scope development, cost estimation, scheduling, and progress control.
• Leading RFPs, detailed engineering, and field support activities.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and project codes.
• Participating in quality assurance processes and supporting verification of design deliverables.
• Providing mentorship to junior and intermediate I&C personnel.
• Supporting construction and commissioning teams as needed.
• Interfacing with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Identifying issues, proposing solutions, and managing design changes.

About You

You will bring strong technical depth, leadership ability, and extensive experience in Instrumentation & Controls engineering.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Instrumentation & Control or related engineering field.
• 15+ years of direct I&C engineering and design experience.
• Experience leading multiple small to mid-sized engineering projects.
• Prior experience in the energy sector (LNG preferred; oil & gas required).
• Familiarity with digital tools, digitization, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong knowledge of I&C deliverables, including:
• Control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, functional safety
• Competency in instrument selection and calculations (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analyzers).
• Working knowledge of control systems such as PLCs (Rockwell), SIS (Yokogawa/Honeywell), and DCS platforms (Honeywell, Yokogawa).
• Understanding of CAD tools and SmartPlant Instrumentation (basic level acceptable).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas and/or Louisiana preferred.
• Site experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical systems is an advantage.

What’s on Offer?

Permanent

• Competitive salary aligned with senior engineering roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and flexible options.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a fast-growing ENERGY client.
• Work across full project lifecycle—from design through construction and commissioning.
• Leadership scope within a multi-disciplinary, high-performance engineering team.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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