Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

US10377-ECAM Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions US Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Tuition Assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions US Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Santa Ana, CA.

The role involves designing electrical schematics, control panels, and instrumentation for cryogenic plants, with an emphasis on safety, standards compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have 7–9 years of relevant experience, PLC/LabVIEW expertise, SolidWorks proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure with some remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 7–9 years of proven design experience in electrical schematics, control panels, instrumentation, and controls.
• 3+ years in Turbo-Expander or Pump System engineering/mfg is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-department coordination.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and equipment used in cryogenic plants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with E&C Global and local engineering standards.
• Develop Design Basis and contribute to proposals with innovative solutions.
• Create detailed electrical and control panel drawings and ensure proper installation of instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop robust electrical designs using global standards and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Attend Design Review meetings and provide technical guidance to other departments.
• Assist in FATs and review customer technical documentation for alignment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation & controls

PLC programming

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Electrical schematics

Control panels

Rotating equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

PLC programming

Job description

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Santa Ana, CA - Carnegie Av - Manufacturing - AL Turbo Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to meeting and exceeding the company’s stringent safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with both E&C Global and local engineering standards, alongside all other relevant industry standards.
• Actively participate in the development of the Design Basis and contribute to innovative solution development for proposals.
• Proficiently and efficiently create detailed electrical and control panel drawings for projects Design and ensure the compliant installation of instrumentation and control systems, strictly adhering to all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Effectively utilize global standards to develop robust and efficient electrical designs.
• Generate high-quality and accurate technical deliverables.
• Actively attend and provide valuable contributions to Design Review meetings.
• Offer technical guidance and robust support and training to other departments i.e projects, production, aftermarket, sales etc. as needed.
• Perform thorough and effective Factory Acceptance Tests (F.A.T.).
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of customer's technical documentation and requirements to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required (minimum).
• Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 7-9 years of proven expertise in the design of electrical schematics, control panels, and instrumentation and controls systems.
• A preference for candidates with 3+ years of experience within the Turbo-Expander or Pump System Engineering or Manufacturing environment, including the design of rotating equipment, is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, as this role requires seamless coordination across Projects, Proposals, Estimation, Sales, and Process & Systems Departments, as well as with various engineering disciplines.
• The ability to produce well-articulated technical reports, supported by relevant data and references, is critical.
• A strong understanding of diverse equipment and instrumentation utilized in cryogenic plants is expected.
• Demonstrated very good problem-solving skills are necessary, with the capacity to make independent decisions effectively.
• The successful candidate will possess the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, operate independently, and have the flexibility to work partly from home.
• Short-term travel, both locally or internationally may be required.
• Very good knowledge in PLC and Labview.
• Experience in electrical instrumentation and controls.
• Experience with Solidworks.
• Experience of work in a multicultural environment is an as Experience with failure and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical codes.

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $125,000 - $155,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!

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