Lead Instrument Engineer

Services Offered

• 3D Laser Scanning
• Controls & Automation
• Construction Management
• Design & Drafting
• Engineering: Civil/Structural
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Process
• Functional Safety
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation
• On-Site Services
• Operations & Commissioning Support
• Procurement
• Project Management

About the Role

Keystone Engineering Inc. is currently seeking a Lead Instrument Engineer for our Nassau Bay Area Office Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional oversight to junior engineers & designers and perform technical review of designs and reports
• Manage a team of engineers and drafters for multiple projects including resource planning, schedule and budget and leading client meetings
• Communicate effectively with project team members and manager
• Develop strong relationships with clients and support the incoming requests in a timely manner
• Develop and specify instrumentation systems for complex process control applications in petrochemical and manufacturing environments
• Select instruments and control devices suitable for harsh environments (e.g., hazardous areas, corrosive chemicals, high-temperature operations)
• Review P&IDs, instrument datasheets, control panel designs, cable schedules, control narratives, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and IO lists
• Ensure instrumentation systems comply with industry codes and standards (API, ISA, IECEx, ATEX, NEC, etc.)
• Support compliance with process safety standards (e.g., SIL ratings, HAZOP recommendations, alarm management)
• Participate in safety audits and provide technical expertise on instrument-related safety systems
• Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal teams on instrumentation packages and control system integration
• Maintain and update instrument databases, calibration records, and system documentation
• Provide technical reports, inspection summaries, and recommendations for improvements
• In-depth understanding of process instrumentation and control strategies
• Familiar with tools like SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation), AutoCAD, or equivalent

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the petrochemical, refinery, or process manufacturing industries
• Experience with DCS, PLCs, ESD systems, field instrumentation, and communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus)
• Ability to make field trips and lead in all project communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
• Experienced Preferred PE Licensure
• OSHA or local safety certification for refinery/manufacturing environments

Skills

• Understanding of process instrumentation and control strategies
• Experience with hazardous area classification and intrinsically safe systems

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Equal Opportunity Employer

including disabled and veterans