Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Core
Deliver complex Instrumentation, Control Systems and Automation engineering solutions for major energy and industrial projects, providing technical leadership and engineering assurance across FEED, Detailed Design, EPCM, and execution phases.
Role type
Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Technical Leadership)
Builds
Instrumentation and Control Systems engineering deliverables for oil and gas, energy, and industrial projects
Domain
Oil & Gas, Energy, 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
Preferred skills
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, experience with SPI engineering design tools, expertise in sizing flow measurement devices and control valves
Technologies
PLCs, DCS, SIS, SCADA, telecommunications, industrial networks, SPI
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; Support proposal development and business activities; Provide site and commissioning support including onshore and offshore visits
Seniority
Principal, Technical Authority & Mentorship
