Senior Instrumentation Design & Automation Control Engineer
About The Position
RINA is recruiting a Senior Instrumentation Design & Automation Control Engineer for its Plant Engineering Division, based in Houston, Texas, or Chicago/Lisle, Illinois. The role leads the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas facilities, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet project requirements and industry standards. It oversees the design and implementation of instrumentation and automation systems, including sensors, actuators, control valves, PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems. The Engineer prepares I&C deliverables, automation architectures, control philosophies, technical recommendations, and detailed technical documentation. The role also contributes to multidisciplinary reviews and ensures systems meet applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements. Regional travel of up to 10% may be required for site visits and client meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with automation and instrumentation.
- Experience with instrument detailed design deliverables, PLC/HMI, narratives, logic, and integration.
- Competence in the design of fire and gas (F&G) detection systems.
- Ability to travel up to 10% regionally for site visits and client meetings.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- SmartPlant Instrumentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare instrumentation and control deliverables.
- Prepare automation architectures and control philosophies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary reviews.
- Prepare technical recommendations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure I&C systems meet project requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure I&C systems adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Produce technical documentation, including system specifications, drawings, manuals, and operating procedures.
- Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas facilities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Transit benefits
- Parking benefits
- Basic Life insurance
- Basic AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Voluntary AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Accident insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Nursery grant
- Travel resource services
- 401K plan with company discretionary match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
