Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer in Houston to lead technical control system scopes across medium to large oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects. You will oversee DCS, PLC, SIS, and BMS engineering, while coordinating with procurement, design, and execution teams.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced instrumentation expertise, and proven ability to manage suppliers and interfaces with multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industry experience.
• 5+ years in technical control systems leadership.
• Experience developing process control specifications and control system design.
• Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers.
• Experience requisitioning, evaluating bids, and reviewing supplier data for instruments and control systems (DCS/PLC/SIS/BMS).
• Demonstrated instrumentation experience and familiarity with electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and panel schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist execution lead to manage cost, scope, schedule, and reporting.
• Influence internal/external resources through relationship building.
• Manage execution of engineering design per specs and standards.
• Assemble scopes of work and construction packages with documentation.
• Facilitate safety and constructability reviews.
• Create requisitions for engineered items and spare parts lists.
• Communicate technical and commercial issues to project lead.
• Ensure project documentation is complete.

Skills

Instrumentation leadership

DCS

PLC

SIS

BMS

Process control

Supplier management

Communication

Team collaboration

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE or P.Eng.

Tools

DCS systems

PLC

SIS

BMS

Job description

Title

Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

Title

Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

At KBR, We Deliver.

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR is looking for an Instrumentation & CSE – Senior Engineer who will be responsible for the technical and operation engineering of assigned instrumentation and process control system scope, including DCS, telecommunications, instrumentation, and process analyzers for medium to large oil and gas, refining and petrochemical projects.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the execution lead, with an eye for managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements for assigned tasks.
• Use strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources
• Under the direction of the lead, this individual has the responsibility, accountability, and authority to manage the execution of assigned aspects of the engineering design in accordance with applicable specifications and standards to achieve project objectives
• Assembles clear, accurate scopes of work and construction packages including documentation
• Facilitates safety and constructability reviews
• Creates requisitions for engineered items and development of spare parts list
• Communicates technical and commercial issues o the lead as related to project objectives
• Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, and all other departments
• Ensures all project documentation is completed

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of industrial oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical control systems leadership
• Total Minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience developing process control specifications and control system design
• Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers
• Demonstrated experience requisitioning, evaluating bids, and reviewing/managing supplier data for instruments and process control systems, such as DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS
• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation
• Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, other disciplines, procurement, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges.
• Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Preferred Education & Skills

• PE or P.Eng.
• Knowledge of and exposure to telecoms, cyber security, and process analyzer engineering

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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