Engineer-Process I&C Systems, Lead

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this individual will be to provide Instrumentation and Control System support for the Company’s Capital Projects initiatives. The individual will lead/review PDP packages, FEED studies, and oversee detailed process design till commissioning and start‑up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team throughout the Engineering/Design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to budget, schedule, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead early process studies, technology evaluations, and overall project development initiatives with focus on mid‑stream NG & NGL, CO₂, and power generation.
• Manage and coordinate technical process activities for assigned projects, technologies, and clients.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers or project staff supporting major process facility projects.
• Manage client and team relationships on multiple projects to ensure the process design basis (PDP) is technically sound and meets objectives.
• Provide technical oversight from Front‑End Planning (FEP) through detailed design and construction.
• Plan, organize, and direct feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and conceptual designs to support client projects or initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of market trends and technologies; provide updates to division management for strategic, marketing, and sales efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients; support business development, submittals, proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the company at conferences and technical seminars, including writing papers, delivering presentations, and supporting conference marketing.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Manage and support the quality review process for assigned projects, including feasibility and soundness of proposed plans.
• Quality‑review construction administration, coordinate with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, perform calculations, field inspections, and testing of electrical systems.
• Manage work activities of technical personnel in producing process engineering deliverables.
• Lead production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables (Instrument Index, Data Sheets, Installation Details, Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Diagrams).
• Lead production of control systems (DCS/PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Lead production of controls design deliverables (I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization) and manage third‑party control system suppliers, including participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Lead production of I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations, and manage overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and vendor documentation.
• Manage development of P&IDs for various projects.
• Determine process measurement protocols (temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, control valves) and select appropriate I&C applications.
• Lead production of preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, control valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
• Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
• Apply commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Quality‑review production drawings and project‑related data to verify corrections within CAD‑related software.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors; develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve financial performance targets.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Controls Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related ABET‑accredited degree; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred; at least 15 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management, ANSI/ISA‑61511, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations, Safety Requirement Specifications, PSM compliance audits, functional safety assessments.
• Ability to implement ISA‑S88 programming standards, IEC 61131 programming languages, and OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change.
• Experience with SIS logic solver programming, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, field commissioning, and periodic proof‑testing procedures.
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques, electrical equipment design, ANSI and IEEE standards.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks to team members.
• Critical thinking, quantitative problem‑solving, and ability to work methodically and analytically.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license from any U.S. state.
• Knowledge of industry regulatory compliance issues and standards.
• Ability to take direction, keep required work schedule, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Leadership and team‑execution skills; strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong focus on safe work practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; aptitude for learning new programs.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience acting as owner’s engineer for large‑scale facilities throughout the project life cycle.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment), hearing, feeling.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling.
• Climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways; working outdoors in adverse weather; carrying up to 50 lb; lifting/moving up to 10 lb regularly and up to 25 lb occasionally.
• Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and reaching with hands and arms; occasional walking, climbing, or balancing.

Working Conditions

This is a full‑time position, primarily indoors but requiring outdoor work for project and maintenance activities. Travel is approximately 20 % of the time to engineering offices, field sites, and company offices, with occasional overnight stays. The employee may need to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during both working and non‑working hours. Successful candidates must clear a drug screen and a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer is extended.

Benefits

• Industry‑competitive pay.
• Health insurance options with Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and infertility coverage.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to 6 % match (vested immediately) plus discretionary employer contribution up to 4 %.
• Wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off.
• Identity theft protection.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Company‑paid professional development and training.

About the Company

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power the nation and enable quality of life. The company values its teams, strives to create an environment where employees feel respected and their contributions are valued, and supports physical, mental, and financial well‑being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.