Instrument Engineer

About the role

Orbital is seeking an Instrument Engineer with 10+ years of experience to support our Instrumentation Department in our Baton Rouge, LA, office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, organize, direct and review all department resources and activities.
• Hire staff, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
• Direct, develop, supervise and provide technical guidance to all direct reports.
• Establish and execute operational plans for the department with respect to routine, tools and resources to ensure consistent operations and growth of skill sets.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
• Lead instrumentation project engineering and develop contractor construction packages including instrument datasheets, equipment plans, cable/conduit routing plans, interconnecting wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and scopes of work.
• For larger projects, coordinate with other engineers and designers as required to execute the scope.
• Review calculations and deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to issuance to client.
• Prepare and guide/supervise the preparation of single or multidiscipline engineering proposals including development of scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates.
• Prepare, review and/or check engineering calculations, designs, drawings and other project documents related to this specific discipline on projects as required.
• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects, as well as centralized design basis and historical references.
• Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Support the organization through interaction with managers and staff at other Orbital offices, including recruiting and training efforts.
• Ensure all department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Project Management system through implementation and enforcement of stated policies and requirements.
• Lead projects with a variety of durations, prioritizing both long-term planning, as well as provide leadership in a fast-paced engineering environment requiring expedited turnaround.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Systems or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• A minimum of 10 years senior level engineering experience in the heavy industrial environments and marketplaces served is required.
• Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering teams and/or engineering departments is also required, preferably in a consulting engineering environment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with clients and engineering personnel are essential.
• Project management experience including an understanding/use of project management and project control principles/tools is also preferred.
• Knowledge and application of standards (ISA) that apply to instrumentation and controls and the current version of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficient in reading, understanding and revising engineering deliverables including P&ID’s and PFD’s, specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, and actuated valves, Cabinet Fabrication Drawings, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Logic diagrams, Instrument Installation Details, etc.
• Experience and knowledge to specify equipment required for control systems (PLC’s/DCS’s) and attend FAT/SAT for that equipment.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (INTOOLS) or similar software.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.