Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership, discipline governance, and engineering assurance for complex Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Automation engineering solutions across major energy and industrial projects.
Role type
Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Technical Leadership)
Builds
Instrumentation and Control Systems engineering deliverables for FEED, Detailed Design, EPCM, and execution phases
Domain
Oil & Gas, Energy, Resources, Petrochemical, Refinery
Required skills
Technical leadership, discipline governance, engineering assurance, project planning and budgeting, functional safety leadership (IEC 61511), industrial cybersecurity (IEC 62443), multidisciplinary team coordination, risk management, technical report writing, mentoring engineers
Preferred skills
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, proposal development, business development support
Technologies
PLCs, DCS, SIS, SCADA, telecommunications, industrial networks, SPI, engineering design tools
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance for Instrumentation and Control Systems; Act as discipline focal point for complex engineering decisions; Lead and coordinate engineering deliverables across multiple projects; Plan, budget, and control discipline resources; Ensure technical compliance and schedule adherence; Provide expert guidance on SIS, DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks; Support functional safety and cybersecurity objectives; Liaise with client engineering and operations; Coordinate with other disciplines during design and construction; Mentor and develop engineers; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Support proposal development and business activities; Provide site and commissioning support including onshore and offshore visits
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with significant leadership and mentorship responsibilities
