Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc seeks a senior Instrumentation & Control engineer to lead activities across FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction support and commissioning for energy projects.

The role requires expert knowledge of DCS, PLC, ESD/IPS, and FGS, plus extensive experience delivering FEED and EPC/EPCM work streams. You will guide engineers, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure quality and schedules are met.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Instrumentation and Control engineering experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, offshore, or energy projects.
• Proven FEED and detailed engineering project delivery in EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD/IPS, FGS).
• Experience preparing and reviewing instrumentation deliverables and docs.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multi-disciplinary activities.
• Experience working with clients, licensors, vendors, and construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation and Control activities across FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning phases.
• Deliver and review instrument datasheets, specifications, I/O lists, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and material take-offs.
• Develop and review instrumentation and control system designs including DCS, PLC, ESD/IPS, FGS, and machine monitoring systems.
• Provide technical leadership to Instrument Engineers and Designers to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and construction personnel throughout project execution.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, and technical bid evaluations.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP workshops, constructability reviews, and client meetings.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

FEED

EPC/EPCM

DCS

PLC

HAZOP

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

ESD/IPS

FGS

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation and Control engineering activities across FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning phases.
• Deliver and review key engineering deliverables including instrument datasheets, specifications, instrument index, I/O lists, cable schedules, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and material take-offs.
• Develop and review instrumentation and control system designs including DCS, PLC, ESD/IPS, FGS, and machine monitoring systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Instrument Engineers and Designers to ensure quality and consistency of engineering deliverables within project schedule and budget requirement.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, procurement, and construction personnel throughout project execution.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, project planning, and technical bid evaluations.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP workshops, constructability reviews, and client meetings as required.
• Support site activities including surveys, troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and field engineering support when required.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, project requirements, and company procedures.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project change management and effectively apply the process to scope variations.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 15+ years of Instrumentation and Control engineering experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, offshore, or energy projects.
• Proven experience delivering FEED and detailed engineering projects within EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of field instrumentation, control systems, DCS, PLC, ESD/IPS, FGS, and industrial communication systems.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing instrumentation deliverables and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.
• Experience working directly with clients, licensors, vendors, and construction contractors.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Communicate ideas clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and through presentations.
• Continuously enhance knowledge through self-learning, take initiative in proposing new ideas, and challenge conventional thinking to drive innovation and improvement.
• Have the courage to provide constructive feedback and speak up about what is right and what is wrong.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.