Senior Instrumentation and control Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Fayetteville, AR or Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to design electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial facilities. You will produce detailed drawings, calculations, load and I/O lists, cable routing, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.

The role requires hands-on field evaluations, coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8–20 years of electrical/instrumentation design experience.
• Experience with industrial/process facilities and onshore oil/gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of design docs, calculations, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and instrument design documents, layouts, 3D models and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with client specs, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare load lists, I/O lists, cable schedules, routing plans, grounding plans, wiring diagrams.
• Perform cable tray and conduit sizing, routing, and BOMs.
• Verify equipment meets safety, performance, and project specs.
• Coordinate with disciplines, clients, suppliers, and site teams to resolve issues.
• Support budgets and monitor hours, expenses, and resources.
• Conduct site visits and field evaluations to validate designs.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for engineering services.
• Build strong client relationships through communication and timely coordination.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, AR or Tulsa, OK

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to support electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities, process facilities, and onshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive design experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to deliver accurate, code-compliant engineering documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical and instrumentation design documents, layouts, 3D models, and engineering calculations for industrial, process, and onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Ensure all designs comply with project scopes, client specifications, applicable electrical codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain load lists, I/O lists, cable schedules, cable routing plans, grounding plans, junction box layouts, wiring diagrams, instrument location plans, and loop drawings.
• Perform cable tray and conduit sizing calculations and develop routing plans, hazardous area classification drawings, material takeoffs (MTOs), bills of materials (BOMs), and other required engineering deliverables.
• Verify that electrical and instrumentation equipment meets applicable safety, performance, and project specifications.
• Review and update engineering documents to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, clients, suppliers, and facility management teams to resolve technical issues and ensure design alignment.
• Support budget development for electrical and instrumentation projects and maintenance activities.
• Monitor project hours, expenses, and resource utilization to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Conduct jobsite visits and field evaluations as needed to gather information and validate engineering designs.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and cost estimates for engineering and design services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, technical support, and timely project coordination.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Ideal Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-20 years of relevant electrical and instrumentation design experience.
• Experience with industrial facilities, process facilities, and/or onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design documentation, calculations, applicable codes, and industry standards.