Senior I&C Engineer — Strategic Instrumentation (Hybrid)

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Employee Rewards Program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead design, development and execution of I&C systems for major oil & gas projects. This role requires strong technical leadership, mentoring of multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include leading DCS/PLC/SIS/SCADA design, overseeing I&C deliverables, and guiding design reviews while ensuring compliance with ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
• 13+ years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within oil & gas, petrochemical, or power industries.
• Extensive experience with refinery, LNG, gas processing, or pipeline control systems.
• Proven experience leading large-scale EPC or EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of instrumentation and control systems including DCS, PLC, SIS, and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical oversight for all I&C deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, codes, and Zachry standards.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for critical control systems, including SIS and process control strategies.
• Lead design reviews (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field

Tools

Honeywell DeltaV

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead design, development and execution of I&C systems for major oil & gas projects. This role requires strong technical leadership, mentoring of multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include leading DCS/PLC/SIS/SCADA design, overseeing I&C deliverables, and guiding design reviews while ensuring compliance with ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and OSHA standards.