Principal Instrument & Controls Engineer

Jobright.ai; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy consultancy seeks a Principal Instrument & Controls Engineer to oversee instrumentation and control systems development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10-15 years of experience, particularly in upstream and downstream sustainable energy. Responsibilities include technical documentation, compliance checks, and supplier management. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a multidisciplinary environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant upstream/downstream sustainable energy experience.
• Experience in offshore facilities engineering with Gulf of Mexico exposure.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEC, DNVGL, ISO, UFC, API.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of instrumentation and control systems for energy projects.
• Develop technical scopes of work and ensure technical accuracy.
• Manage supplier relationships and review document deliverables.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Principal Instrument & Controls Engineer

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Job Summary:

Genesis is a leading management consultancy known for high-quality engineering solutions. They are seeking a Principal Instrument & Controls Engineer to lead the development of instrumentation and control systems for energy projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and write technical Scopes of Work and Basis of Design documentation, ensuring technical accuracy and conformance to project requirements.
2. Develop, review, and mark-up instruments on P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, API).
3. Develop sizing, calculations, and specifications of control valves, regulators, flowmeters, and instrumentation including Level, Pressure, Temperature & Flow.
4. Prepare calculations, technical specifications, proposal evaluations, technical reports, detailed analyses, and other materials for proposals and concept evaluation.
5. Contribute to the preparation of schedules and cost estimates for I&C packages during conceptual and detailed design stages.
6. Review supplier drawing submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform technical bid analysis.
7. Attend meetings and participate as a company representative in client or vendor meetings.
8. Work in a multidisciplinary environment, coordinating with other discipline engineers and management.
9. Manage supplier relationships and review their document deliverables.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with 10-15 years of relevant upstream/downstream sustainable energy experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative solutions.
• Experience in offshore facilities engineering, with exposure to Gulf of Mexico requirements.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEC, DNVGL, ISO, UFC, API).

Company:

Genesis is a market-leading advisory company providing high-value technical and advisory services for the energy industry. Founded in [year], headquartered in London, England, GBR, with 501-1000 employees. Genesis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Software Development