Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer | Petrochemical

Stratus Team, LLC; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401k Retirement Plan with employer-m��

Health Insurance

Job summary

Stratus Team, LLC in Bellingham, WA seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead front-end and detailed engineering for petrochemical projects. You will coordinate with disciplines, prepare specifications and data sheets, and ensure design integrity across project phases.

The role requires 10+ years in I&C engineering, experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI, and TWIC eligibility. A PE license and consulting background are preferred. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• BSc in engineering with minimum of 10 years' experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for petrochemical/oil & gas industries.
• Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Experienced with various control and interface systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI), including specification and integration design.
• Experience in field instruments and control valve selection, calculation, and detailed specifications.
• Ability to participate in risk management sessions (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL).
• Knowledge of API, NFPA, ISA, PIP, IEC, IEEE design standards for instrumentation & controls.
• Familiarity with SIS, SIF, SIL, LOPA activities and related tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead execution and interact with clients.
• Eligible to obtain or hold a valid TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and control system specifications, instrument data sheets, and other deliverables.
• Review instrument and control systems vendor drawings; interface with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.
• Develop P&IDs, equipment specifications, logic diagrams, control narratives, and related I&C documents.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI

HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA/SIL

Client communication

TWIC eligibility

Education

BSc in engineering

Tools

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Stratus Team, LLC in Bellingham, WA seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead front-end and detailed engineering for petrochemical projects. You will coordinate with disciplines, prepare specifications and data sheets, and ensure design integrity across project phases.

The role requires 10+ years in I&C engineering, experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI, and TWIC eligibility. A PE license and consulting background are preferred. Hybrid work options available.