Instrumentation Engineer

CDI Engineering Services • Ela Township, IL

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About The Position

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (TCE) is a multidisciplinary engineering organization that provides integrated engineering design, project support, procurement, and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries. TCE describes its work as “ENGINEERING A BETTER TOMORROW,” emphasizing quality engineering, sustainable solutions, safety, and an inclusive workforce.

The Instrumentation Engineer supports cybersecurity, alarm management, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other control-system activities at petrochemical facilities. The role provides leadership and innovation to help ensure consistent implementation across DCS and PLC systems, collaborating with area process control engineers and others across the organization to meet targets and manage activities.

The position also supports process safety activities, facility control and automation improvements, project design engineering, and instrument and electrical scopes of work. Regular workplace presence is required. Extra hours or overtime may be needed to meet staffing capacity and production objectives. The role includes completing required training and participating in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NPA85-87, UL508, IEC 61511, ISA 18.2, IEC 62443 / ISA 99, EEMUA 191, and ISA Standards.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong engineering, technology, and business acumen.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Internet, email, and Microsoft programs.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Control Systems, or Chemical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial control system DCS and PLC configuration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for SIS in the chemicals and manufacturing industry.
• Manage site alarm management procedures.
• Assist area Process Control Engineers and Manufacturing Information System personnel with implementation.
• Develop and implement facility control and automation solutions.
• Manage networks.
• Identify and develop conceptual scopes for improvements in plant process control systems.
• Participate as a project team member as required.
• Apply knowledge of process hazards and safeguards, including process control, safety instrumented functions, alarms, and operator response.
• Provide design engineering support for projects.
• Develop scope-of-work details for the instrument and electrical discipline.
• Participate in the Process Safety Engineering Team to manage facility SIS safety life-cycle phases.
• Develop SIS and DCS scope documents as needed for instrumented Independent Protection Layers (IPLs).
• Work collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Follow instructions and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in company Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
• Participate in and complete company-required training programs.
• Be present in the workplace regularly and work extra hours or overtime if needed to meet staffing and production objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level