Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Nexus Engineering Group•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer manages client projects and ensures engineering designs and reports are high quality and completed on time. The role leads instrumentation engineering for EPC projects, produces technical calculations and I&C deliverables, and supports control systems engineering as needed. It involves direct client interaction and may require visiting client facilities and performing physical activities such as walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders. The position executes work across FEED studies, FEL 1/2/3, execution, detailed engineering, and minimal construction support. It coordinates with process, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines and supports procurement, field work, construction, startup, and commissioning. The engineer also serves as a discipline lead on assigned projects, mentors other engineers, checks technical work, and supports standardization and technical problem-solving. Nexus Engineering Group is an independent full-service EPCm firm supporting clients from concept through startup. The company describes its environment as collaborative and engaging, with a focus on integrity, expertise, excellence, innovation, and client goals. Nexus is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during recruitment. It does not provide employment visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and maintain that authorization without company sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 8 years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience in oil and gas, petrochemical/refining, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Project lead experience developing engineering schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in teams and present a positive image to clients.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of industry standards, including ISA and PSM.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain authorization throughout employment without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3-D CAD.
Advanced degree and/or P.E. certification.
SIS certification.
Active participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead detailed design of instrumentation systems for EPC projects.
Develop and review P&IDs in relation to instrument and control philosophy.
Maintain instrument indexes and I/O lists for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems.
Develop instrument datasheets and complete instrument sizing and calibration drawings.
Specify and apply measurement technologies based on process conditions and installation requirements.
Specify and size control valves, regulators, and on/off valves.
Perform loop design and develop control wiring and loop drawings.
Develop wiring infrastructure and interconnects for junction boxes, local control panels, marshalling panels, and control systems.
Define installation details, including hook-ups, tubing layouts, impulse lines, and thermowells.
Develop instrument location plans and cable and conduit routing plans.
Read motor schematics and develop control system interfaces with starters and VFDs.
Review vendor drawing submittals and technically evaluate bids.
Assist with field work and support construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
Support control system architecture design.
Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, and Cause & Effect matrices.
Interface with control system vendors and system integrators.
Review logic diagrams, interlocks, and shutdown systems.
Participate in FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
Execute work across FEED studies, FEL 1/2/3, execution, detailed engineering, and minimal construction support.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines.
Review P&IDs and ensure instrumentation alignment.
Provide technical input for procurement packages and vendor evaluations.
Provide MTOs to the estimating department.
Manage deliverables, budgets, schedules, and technical quality.
Serve as discipline lead on assigned projects and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Act as technical checker for construction packages and calculations.
Drive standardization and best practices across projects.
Interface directly with clients and stakeholders and provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving support.