Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Job Title: Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Manchester

Contract: 12 months

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to projects under a well-established Master Service Agreement.
• Engage in all project phases, including Conceptual Studies, Basic, FEED, and Detailed Design.
• Focus on control and instrumentation (C&I) engineering tasks for process plants and facilities, spanning the Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, and Energy Transition sectors.
• Develop and manage C&I Engineering deliverables as required per project.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Proven expertise in instrumentation design for medium to large capital projects, covering concept through start-up.
• Industry Expertise: Significant background in the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Collaboration: Skilled in multidisciplinary coordination, especially within contracting environments.
• Communication: Excellent proactive communication skills, with experience liaising with Client Engineers and Project Management.
• Educational Requirements: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Professional Credentials: Chartered Engineer status or working towards it, with membership in IMC or IET.
• Technical Skills:
• Equipment specification, selection, and supplier compliance within an EPC setting.
• Familiarity with design tools, techniques, and project execution methodologies.
• Budget and schedule control experience.
• Proficient in design safety and constructability.
• Knowledge of electrical protection methodologies.
• Expertise in field instrumentation, analysers, DCS, PLC, and SIS systems across the lifecycle.
• Experience with Hazardous Area Instrumentation (ATEX) and mechanical package instrumentation requirements.
• Competence in P&ID development and sizing of flow devices, control valves, and relief devices.
• Global Teamwork: Experience with global integrated delivery teams is preferred.
• Additional Attributes: Innovative approach and ability to adhere to company standards.