Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead instrumentation and control aspects of energy and process projects.

You will size valves and flowmeters, review 3D models, develop DCS/ESD/FGS philosophies, prepare instrument datasheets, and coordinate with vendors for long-lead items. Proficiency with Navis, AutoCAD and valve software is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Process Engineering.
• At least 8 years of progressive instrumentation and controls experience.
• Experience applying ANSI, IEEE, IEC and NEC standards.
• Experience with total installed cost (TIC) estimates and energy industry instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Size valves and flowmeters and perform UPS/PLC power load calculations.
• Review 3D models and bid evaluate mechanical packages for control systems.
• Identify critical instruments from P&IDs and develop cause‑and‑effect studies.
• Prepare control system philosophies for DCS/ESD/FGS and third-party PLCs.
• Create instrument datasheets and backbones; coordinate with vendors for long-lead items.
• Develop fiber optic backbone and network diagrams; document cable schedules.
• Utilize Instrucalc, valve specs, Navis 3D, AutoCAD; support HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Assist in constructability reviews and cost estimation.

Skills

Valve sizing

Flowmeter sizing

P&ID interpretation

DCS/ESD/FGS concepts

Instrumentation project execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation/Control Systems/Process Engineering

Tools

Instrucalc

Fisher Valve Specification Manager

Navis 3D

AutoCAD

MS Office

Triconex

BMS

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Company: Worley Group, Inc.

Position: Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worksite: 5525 Reitz Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Responsibilities:

Responsible for sizing valves and flowmeters, UPS and PLC power load calculation, 3D model review for major items like Remote IO's, Fiber boxes, junction boxes, bid evaluation of mechanical packages for control system part like boiler, steam turbine generator, chiller, and reciprocating compressor and estimate instrument items pricing. Identify critical process instrument based on P&IDs, cause & effect, loop diagram and datasheet and make list of instruments to check whether those items have proper documentation based on customer standards for proper maintenance and operations. Prepare cause & effect, control system philosophy for DCS, ESD, FGS and third-party PLC, brief specifications for field instrumentation, Instrument datasheets for long lead items, instrument approved manufacturer list, etc. applying knowledge of Flow, Level, Pressure and Temperature instruments. Get budgetary quote for long lead items. Prepare fiber optic backbone block diagram, block diagram for 3rd party network, connection report and cable schedules for backbone fiber. Utilize tools including Instrucalc, Fisher valve specification manager, Navis 3D model, AutoCAD, MS Office, and demonstrate skills with Triconex system, BMS system, Constructability review, Estimation, valve and flowmeter sizing, Telecommunication, Factory Acceptance Test. Participate in process safety and operability studies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and implement outcomes into engineering design.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Process Engineering plus 96 months of progressive Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience, including experience applying knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC and relevant industry codes and standards, demonstrated ability to perform engineering calculations related to instrumentation and control system, experience with total installed cost (TIC) estimates, and experience applying knowledge and familiarity with energy industry instrumentation and controls.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.