Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley•Monrovia, CA

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, guides the Instrumentation & Controls team, and ensures engineering activities meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule requirements. The position performs instrumentation and controls engineering and design deliverables as part of a multidisciplinary project team, and may act as Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Lead on assigned projects. The position is in California. The work involves interpreting client specifications and technical requirements, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards, and coordinating with other disciplines and client representatives. The engineer may also provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning. Worley describes itself as a global energy, chemicals, and resources company headquartered in Australia. It partners with customers across the asset lifecycle, providing consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning services. The company also describes a focus on sustainable impact, belonging, inclusion, innovation, and supporting workforce transitions toward low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Requirements

Accredited engineering degree in General, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related equivalent degree combined with experience.
Typically, 8 or more years of experience; specifically, 8 or more 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, installation details, 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, including flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement.
Competent use of instrument calculation and selection software.
Working knowledge of the design, configuration, and implementation of PLC, Safety Instrumented System, and Distributed Control System technologies.
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 software.
Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
Experience in S3D.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant engineering software.
Well versed and experienced with ARAMCO SAES standards.
Knowledgeable in gas compression and gas processing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process analyzers and sampling systems.
PLC experience preferably with Modicon, GE, or AB/Rockwell systems.
Safety Instrumented Systems experience, preferably with Triconex.
Distributed Control Systems experience, preferably with Honeywell TDC/TPS/Experion, Foxboro I/A, or ABB xA.
Knowledge of communication networks.
SmartPlant Instrumentation software training, including the wiring module.
Registered Professional Engineer 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.