Instrument Engineer 3 - Baton Rouge, LA

About the role

Independently performs Instrument Engineering activities for all phases of instrument development and equipment design for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Instrument Engineering and application of independent judgment for the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation of standard engineering methods and procedures. Assignments have clear and specific objectives and may require the investigation of a limited number of variables. The position requires periodic evaluation by a more senior engineer.

About S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With extensive experience across industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper, S&B delivers safe, timely, and cost-effective solutions while adhering to the highest industry standards. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, offering competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide limited technical guidance for less experienced drafting or design personnel.

Qualifications

• Normally requires at least a four-year degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Instrument Engineering (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• Considerable experience utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
• Registration as a licensed professional engineer or passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients’ technical staff to discuss technical information and features.
• Prepares sketches and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
• Conducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
• Prepares equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
• Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
• Communicates equipment design to client and other design disciplines.
• Reviews and approves design drawings for assigned segment of a project.
• Participates in reviews of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrument Diagrams.
• Participates in the preparation of equipment lists, instrument index, and process specifications for instruments.
• Monitors subcontracted technical services' activities.
• Participates in preparation of design guides, guide specifications, and contract proposals.
• Participates in plant start-ups and field assignments as required.
• Participates in equipment inspections at vendor's facilities.
• May specialize in safety shutdown and/or critical control systems, analyzers, PLC programming, logic, human-machine interface, graphics, or DCS programming and configuration.
• May participate with construction personnel concerning constructability issues related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• May require foreign travel and assignment.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site, requiring normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance.
• Requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Normal work environment is a business office with moderate noise.
• Occasional visits to operating plants or construction sites may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.