{"id":3456691,"url":"https://alion.io/job/slb-dcn-sr-instrumentation-controls-eng-2","title":"DCN Sr Instrumentation & Controls Eng","company":{"id":811720,"name":"SLB","domain":"slb.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/slb-2","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Career site","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":88,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.833,"time_to_fill_p50_days":30,"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":81000,"max_usd":153000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":6333},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-11T16:37:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T02:01:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":48,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":48},"description":"Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet\nJoin SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future.\nWithin NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built-delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies.\nSLB is seeking a motivated Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be accountable for the electrical scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases. The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electrical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards.\nThe Instrumentation will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage. They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nThe Engineer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nChecking and approving drawings, information and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.\nAttend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review sessions to meet customers’ and industry’s needs.\nPrepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for electrical systems, Instrument systems, and various components.\nReview vendor quotations, full technical bid analysis, and provide feedback to procurement team conveying gaps or compliance of proposal to project requirements.\nPrepare and complete various Controls and Instrument engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as instrument list/index, instrument data sheets, control system architecture drawings, alarm schedule, select and specify all safety and control instruments, etc.\nReview of the P&ID, IOM Procedure, Start-Up Procedure, and Control and Shutdown Philosophy to ensure Data Center FAT and Operation are issue free.\nEnsure all major equipment buy-outs are properly specified and purchased to interface seamlessly with overall system.\nPrepare control narrative / philosophy.\nTroubleshoot any operation issues during start-up and commissioning of data center as it relates to control systems and instrumentation.\nPerform ladder logic programming (if needed), control valve sizing, relief valve sizing, flow element sizing. Train team members to perform these sizing.\nRecommend control system, control valve, level instruments and flow instruments best suited for application.\nParticipate in client or internal HAZOP.\nAssist in providing hookup details to I&E contractor for installation of instrumentations.\nReview and approve subcontractor field instrument and electrical hookup scope, and ensure scope meets client specifications.\nPrepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).\nAble and willing to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.\nKeep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.\nInterpret, organize, execute assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.\nMake decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.\nApply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.\nSupervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.\nStay up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line.\nRepresent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.\nProvide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.\nAttend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.\nQualifications And Experience\nBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering from a recognized university.\nProfessional Engineering License (Preferred).\n7 to 15 years experience in controls and instrument design and engineering. \nAbility to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.\nGeneral knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems.\nExperience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments - Preferred\nUnderstands the purpose of control systems for data center modules.- Preferred\nExperience with controls and instrumentation for modular electrical buildings (E-Houses), skid-mounted equipment, or integrated power and automation systems is preferred.\nKnowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to\nASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers\nANSI - American National Standards Institute\nIEC - International Electrotechnical Commission\nIBC - International Building Code\nISA - International Society of Automation\nOSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration\nNEC - National Electric Code\nNFPA - National Fire Protection Association\nExperience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.\nFast track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects.\nAbility to review P&IDs and related control systems for complex process equipment.\nWorking knowledge of control valves, relief valves, and flow measurement devices.\nWorking knowledge of ISA guidelines and symbols for instrumentation.\nWorking knowledge of API and ANSI guidelines.\nAbility to offer alternate instrument or valve type from perspectives of cost, space, schedule, operation, and maintenance.\nBasic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting electrical scope.\nDirect experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting\nMastery knowledge and proficiency in:\nMicrosoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)\nPDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)\nOperational knowledge in:\nSAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)\nSolid Works\nAutodesk Revit\nAutodesk BIM 360\nAutodesk AutoCAD\nNavisworks Manager / Freedom\nFluency, both written and verbal, in English.\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nPerform well under pressure in high stress environments.\nExtremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.\nAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.\nAbility to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.\nExtreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence\nExpress complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.\nOrganize and express ideas clearly in written documents.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional team\nCandidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.\n.\nALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.\nSLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.\nWhen certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.\n EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANSCompany policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an \"Equal Opportunity Employer\". For more information please, refer to the latest version of \"Know Your Rights\" poster and the \"Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster\" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.\n\nREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact  to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.\n\n AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENTPursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.\n\nAPPLICATION CERTIFICATIONWhen applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete. Ensure that you have read and fully understand the questions asked in the application. 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