Senior Instrumentation & Controls Lead (P&ID, DCS, Safety)

AFRY; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead I&C design on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering detailed drawings, narratives, and construction packages while supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of process instrumentation experience (Pulp & Paper preferred), PE registration or ability to obtain, and strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid or remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• PE registration preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 10 years of process instrumentation experience in Pulp & Paper; Oil & Gas or Chemical acceptable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C deliverables on multi-discipline projects.
• Estimate engineering effort and manage schedules.
• Interact with clients and project teams.
• Develop P&ID inputs and specify DCS/PLC components.
• Specify instrumentation for flow, pressure, temp, level, analytics.
• Coordinate with piping design for valve installation.
• Develop Loop Diagrams, Junction Box Wiring, Instrument Index, I/O List.
• Prepare Instrument Installation Details and Plan Drawings.
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, startup.
• Travel up to 10-15% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Team Player

Work Ethic

Cooperation Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Desire to Learn

Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineering registration (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AFRY USA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead I&C design on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering detailed drawings, narratives, and construction packages while supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of process instrumentation experience (Pulp & Paper preferred), PE registration or ability to obtain, and strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid or remote setting.