Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 130,404 - 191,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer in Monrovia, California. This role involves providing instrumentation and controls engineering services for large projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have an accredited engineering degree and at least 12 years of experience. The salary range is $130,404–$191,771, with benefits including PTO, 401k, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software is a plus.
• Proficient in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering and design activities meet quality and schedule targets.
• Perform instrumentation and controls engineering as part of a project team.
• Provide guidance and support to junior personnel.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control deliverables

Panel Design

P&ID's

Loop Drawings

Wiring Drawings

Motor Control Schematics

Instrument Specifications

Construction or Engineering Work Packages

Education

Accredited Engineering Degree

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Purpose

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer provides instrumentation and controls engineering services on large or mega projects for Worley and its clients. This role includes delivering high‑quality technical work, providing guidance within the Instrumentation & Controls team, and ensuring all engineering activities meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineering and design activities comply with quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with Worley and client safety standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with client specifications, applicable codes, and agreed industry standards.
• Perform instrumentation and controls engineering and design deliverables as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Interpret and apply client specifications and technical requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other disciplines and client representatives.
• Comply with the Worley Quality Assurance system and applicable procedures.
• Identify technical issues, develop appropriate solutions, and seek assistance when required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior personnel within the Instrumentation & Controls team when needed.
• Stay current with industry developments, standards, and technical innovations in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Act as Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Lead on assigned projects, when required.
• Provide technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases as needed.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Control deliverables such as (
  • Panel (JB and Marshalling) Design.
  • P&ID's.
  • Loop Drawings.
  • Wiring Drawings.
  • Motor Control Schematics.
  • Instrument Location Drawings.
  • Instrument Installation Details.
  • Instrument Specifications (Datasheets).
  • I/O Lists.
  • Bill of Materials.
  • Conduit/Cable Tray/Cable Schedules.
  • Control Narratives.
  • Cause and Effect Diagrams.
  • Material Requisitions.
  )
• Construction or Engineering Work Packages. Working knowledge of Instrumentation Calculation/Selection, such as (
  • Flow (Orifice Plates, Vortex, Venturi, Magnetic, Ultrasonic meters).
  • Level Measurement (Radar, Displacers, Gauges).
  • Temperature (including Thermowells Freq. wake calculation).
  • Pressure.
  • Process Analyzers and sampling systems would be a plus.
  • Competent use of instrument calculation/selection specific software.
  )
• Working knowledge (design/configuration/implementation) of any of the following systems: (
  • PLCs, preferable Modicon, GE, or AB/Rockwell.
  • SISs, preferable Triconex.
  • DCS, preferable Honeywell TDC/TPS/Experion, Foxboro I/A, ABBxA.
  )
• Additional Information: (
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple small to medium projects concurrently.
  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.
  • Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
  • Knowledge of communication networks is an advantage.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and other relevant engineering software.
  )

Required

• Accredited Engineering Degree in General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent degree combined experience. Typically 12 plus years’ experience.

Preferred

• 8+ years of direct Instrumentation & Control design and engineering experience.
• Registered PE in Control Systems or to be able to obtain PE license.
• Experience in S3D.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software training (including wiring module) is a plus.
• ARAMCO Experience: Well versed and experienced with ARAMCO SAES standards.
• Knowledgeable in Gas Compression and Gas processing.

Additional Information

• This position is in California.
• Salary Range $130,404-$191,771.
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.