Senior Instrument Engineer — Hybrid (Baton Rouge)

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrument Engineer for our Baton Rouge, LA office.

The role involves leading the Instrumentation Department’s project execution, managing resources, and providing high-level technical guidance on retrofit and control system projects across petrochemical and oil & gas sectors. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior engineering experience, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with ISA standards and NEC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years senior engineering experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Leadership experience managing engineering teams or departments, preferably in consulting environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and engineering staff.
• Knowledge of ISA instrumentation standards and NEC NFPA 70.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation project engineering and develop contractor packages (datasheets, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams).
• Review calculations and deliverables for accuracy before client issuance.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates for projects.
• Maintain and upgrade technical standards and design basis for projects.
• Provide technical liaison support and contribute to business development efforts.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems or Industrial Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INTOOLS)

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrument Engineer for our Baton Rouge, LA office.

The role involves leading the Instrumentation Department’s project execution, managing resources, and providing high-level technical guidance on retrofit and control system projects across petrochemical and oil & gas sectors. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior engineering experience, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with ISA standards and NEC.