Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley•Long Beach, CA

6d•$130,404 - $191,771

About The Position

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer provides instrumentation and controls engineering services on large or mega projects for Worley and its clients. The role delivers high-quality technical work, provides guidance within the Instrumentation & Controls team, and ensures engineering activities meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule requirements. The engineer works as part of a multidisciplinary project team and may act as the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Lead on assigned projects. The position is in California. The role covers instrumentation and controls engineering and design deliverables, interpretation of client specifications and technical requirements, coordination with other disciplines and client representatives, and technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning. It also involves identifying technical issues and developing solutions, supporting junior personnel when needed, and keeping current with industry developments, standards, and technical innovations. Worley describes itself as a global energy, chemicals, and resources company headquartered in Australia, providing consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout the project lifecycle, including operations and decommissioning. The company says it supports customers as they meet current needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. The posted salary range is $130,404–$191,771, commensurate with experience and position level.

Requirements

Accredited engineering degree in General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related equivalent degree combined with experience.
Typically 8 or more years of experience; the posting specifies 8+ years of direct Instrumentation & Control design and engineering experience.
Working knowledge and experience with junction box and marshalling panel design, P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring drawings, motor control schematics, instrument location drawings, instrument installation details, instrument datasheets and specifications, I/O lists, bills of materials, conduit, cable tray and cable schedules, control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, material requisitions, and construction or engineering work packages.
Working knowledge of instrumentation calculation and selection for flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement.
Working knowledge of flow measurement technologies including orifice plates, vortex, venturi, magnetic, and ultrasonic meters.
Working knowledge of level measurement technologies including radar, displacers, and gauges.
Working knowledge of temperature measurement, including thermowell frequency wake calculations.
Competent use of instrument calculation and selection software.
Working knowledge of the design, configuration, and implementation of PLC systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
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).
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and other relevant engineering software.

Nice To Haves

Process analyzers and sampling systems experience.
PLC experience with Modicon, GE, or AB/Rockwell systems.
SIS experience, preferably with Triconex.
DCS experience, preferably with Honeywell TDC/TPS/Experion, Foxboro I/A, or ABB xA.
Knowledge of communication networks.
SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software training, including the wiring module.
ARAMCO experience and familiarity with ARAMCO SAES standards.
Knowledge of gas compression and gas processing.
Registered PE in Control Systems or ability to obtain a PE license.

Responsibilities

Ensure engineering and design activities comply with quality, cost, and schedule targets.
Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with Worley and client safety standards.
Ensure 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.