Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Sr. Instrumentation Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in industrial instrumentation design and will lead instrumentation engineering from concept through commissioning. Responsibilities include developing specifications, conducting reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required along with strong proficiency in process documentation, standards, and communication protocols. Join us to contribute to essential low-carbon technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation design and validation.
• Strong proficiency with instrumentation documentation and standards.
• Familiarity with conduit/tray routing and installation details.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation engineering from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Develop and review instrumentation specifications and technical bid evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Industrial communication protocols

Hazardous area classifications

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

P&IDs

Loop drawings

Job description

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

We are currently looking to recruit a Sr. Instrumentation Engineer for one of our clients based in Dallas, Texas. Our client is a global leader in industrial materials whose products are essential to the low‑carbon technologies powering the modern economy. From electric vehicles to wind turbines, their materials play a vital role in building a more sustainable future. This role is ideal for an experienced instrumentation SME who enjoys hands‑on engineering, complex technical challenges, and shaping standards for a large‑scale, multi‑discipline project.

Responsibilities

• Leading instrumentation engineering from conceptual design through commissioning and ongoing optimization.
• Developing and review instrumentation specifications, datasheets, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
• Conduct design reviews of vendor and contractor deliverables, resolving issues during key project phases.
• Collaborate closely within the EHS, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineering teams ensuring successful system integration.
• Oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and implementation of instrumentation packages with supply chain partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development and design reviews.
• Promote continuous improvement and technical excellence across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation design, specification, configuration, and validation.
• Strong proficiency with P&IDs, loop drawings, I/O lists, and instrumentation documentation.
• 3+ years developing or influencing instrumentation standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, etc.).
• Strong understanding of hazardous area classifications (explosion-proof, intrinsically safe, etc.).
• Familiarity with 3D model review, conduit/tray routing, and installation detail development.