Technical Consultant II

Worley • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Worley is seeking an Intermediate Process Automation & Controls Engineer to join its Consulting team in Metairie, Louisiana. The position is suited to an engineer with 3–8 years of experience who wants to deepen technical expertise while developing consulting, client engagement, and project delivery skills. The role combines consulting and project development with hands-on control system engineering and support.

Working with experienced consultants and engineers, the employee will contribute to studies, assessments, engineering evaluations, digital transformation initiatives, automation projects, operational improvement programs, and project development across energy, chemicals, mining, industrial, nuclear, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Rockwell ControlLogix PLC configuration.
• Proven experience with Ignition HMI/SCADA graphics configuration.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, automation, process control, and project delivery.
• Good understanding of control system design principles and engineering deliverables.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects in one or more of the listed sectors or related sectors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with guidance from a lead engineer when required, and to collaborate effectively with client-facing and geographically distributed multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, or ability to obtain registration in the applicable jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) or EPCM environment, as well as system integration experience.
• Familiarity with FEL, FEED, detailed engineering, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Experience participating in HAZOPs, LOPAs, control system assessments, or risk reviews.
• Knowledge of ISA, IEC, NFPA, API, CSA, or other applicable industry standards.
• Familiarity with fiber optic network architecture.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE HMI graphics.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 / S7 PLC platforms.
• Experience with Honeywell Experion PKS, Honeywell TDC 3000 / HPM, or ABB 800xA DCS platforms.
• Experience with Triconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

Responsibilities

• Support consulting assignments related to controls, automation, process control, and industrial digitalization.
• Assist with technical studies, assessments, analyses, and recommendations for client projects.
• Support project development through concept selection, FEL, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
• Assist with project proposals, estimates, scopes of work, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and project reviews, coordinating with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support evaluation and selection of control systems, automation technologies, and digital solutions.
• Identify technical issues, develop practical solutions, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and applicable engineering standards.
• Prepare and maintain I&C engineering documentation, including control narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Cause-and-Effect Matrices, alarm philosophy and rationalization documentation, instrument indexes, I/O lists, PLC and DCS logic diagrams, loop drawings, test procedures, and commissioning and startup packages.
• Support and maintain plant control systems, DCS platforms, Safety Instrumented Systems, HMI/SCADA applications, and associated industrial networks.
• Execute control strategy modifications, logic changes, graphics development, and system troubleshooting.
• Work with customer operations and engineering personnel to identify and resolve process control issues.
• Review and interpret existing control programs and documentation.
• Participate in control system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities.

What This Job Offers

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