Senior Instrumentation Control Engineer

NESC Staffing Corp.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite in Tampa office

Job summary

NESC Staffing Corp. in Tampa, FL, seeks a Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer to ensure project calculations, drawings, and specifications meet schedule and budget.

You will lead design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with industry codes; extensive PLC/DCS experience and PE registration required.

Hybrid work arrangement with mandatory onsite presence in Tampa; travel may be required for domestic/international projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering (Instrumentation & Control).
• 10–15 years as a project lead engineer in design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Extensive instrumentation and control systems experience for chemical/refining plants.
• PLC/DCS experience with systems like Allen‑Bradley, DeltaV, Yokogawa, Honeywell.
• Knowledge of ISA, NFPA, API, ASME, OSHA codes and standards.
• Subcontract development for instrument/control installations; scope of work.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace; strong communication.
• Willingness to travel; able to work autonomously or with a team.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of digital and analog control systems for design and supervision.
• Prepares engineering estimates, budgeting, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Coordinates with clients on instrument specs and control philosophy for P&ID work.
• Supervises engineering and design team members; plans manpower and schedule.
• Provides technical guidance and quality checks as a design-lead engineer.
• Liaises with plant and construction teams on domestic/international projects.
• Coordinates with local authorities for permits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

PLC & DCS design

Control systems design

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer

Job Type(s): Full-time | Direct Hire

Job Location: Hybrid | On-site requirement in Tampa, FL

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; plus benefits.

Job Overview:

The Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer is accountable for the adequacy of project calculations, engineering drawings, and specifications, and for compliance with schedule and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains solid knowledge of digital and analog control systems for regulatory and supervisory process control design, development of control philosophy, and coordination of work between other disciplines and instrumentation departments
• Prepares workhour (engineering) estimates, installed cost estimates, budgeting, scheduling, controlling, and reporting instrument and control design progress to ensure efficient and timely execution of the project
• Coordinates with Client on instrument specifications and control philosophy issues related to the development of P&ID diagrams, control systems design, and wiring of distributed control systems and programmable controllers
• Supervises engineering and design team members assigned to projects, manpower planning, and scheduling of engineering activities
• Provides technical guidance and quality checks on the design team's output, as a working engineering and design discipline leader
• Liaises with plant and construction team members for ongoing domestic and international projects
• Coordinates with local authorities for compliance with local rules/regulations and permit approvals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering related to Instrumentation and Control Systems (ABET accredited)
• 10 to 15 years of experience in engineering design as a project lead engineer
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
• Extensive background in designing instrumentation and control systems for chemical, refining, petrochemical, and specialty chemical plants, including preparing instrument specs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Solid background in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) systems such as Allen-Bradley, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, Honeywell, etc., including Control systems design, preparing architectural network diagrams, and control equipment specifications
• Experience with detailed Design, Public Improvement Districts (PID) development, instrumentation and control equipment specifications, and datasheets
• Knowledge of ISA, NFPA, API, ASME, OSHA, and other relevant industry codes and standards with respect to design requirements
• Subcontract development for instruments and control systems installation experience, including Integration scopes of work
• Proficient with technical software applications, including MS Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
• Willingness to travel to job sites, as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Additional Information:

While the company offers a hybrid work schedule, the role also requires the individual to be onsite in the office.