Senior Instrumentation Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer provides instrumentation and controls engineering services on large or mega projects for Worley and its clients. This role includes delivering high quality technical work, providing guidance within the Instrumentation & Controls team, and ensuring all engineering activities meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all engineering and design activities comply with quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with Worley and client safety standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with client specifications, applicable codes, and agreed industry standards.
• Perform instrumentation and controls engineering and design deliverables as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Interpret and apply client specifications and technical requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other disciplines and client representatives.
• Comply with the Worley Quality Assurance system and applicable procedures.
• Identify technical issues, develop appropriate solutions, and seek assistance when required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior personnel within the Instrumentation & Controls team when needed.
• Stay current with industry developments, standards, and technical innovations in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Act as Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Lead on assigned projects, when required.
• Provide technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases as needed.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Working knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Junction Box (JB) and marshalling panel design.
  • P&IDs.
  • Loop drawings.
  • Wiring drawings.
  • Motor control schematics.
  • Instrument location drawings.
  • Instrument installation details.
  • Instrument datasheets and specifications.
  • I/O lists.
  • Bills of materials.
  • Conduit, cable tray, and cable schedules.
  • Control narratives.
  • Cause and effect diagrams.
  • Material requisitions.
  • Construction or engineering work packages.
  • Instrumentation Calculation & Selection.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation calculation and selection, including:
  • Flow measurement (orifice plates, vortex, venturi, magnetic, ultrasonic meters).
  • Level measurement (radar, displacers, gauges).
  • Temperature measurement (including thermowell frequency wake calculations).
  • Pressure measurement.
  • Process analyzers and sampling systems (desirable).
  • Competent use of instrument calculation and selection software.
• Control Systems Experience.
• Working knowledge of the design, configuration, and implementation of:
  • PLC systems (preferably Modicon, GE, or AB/Rockwell).
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), preferably Triconex.
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS), preferably Honeywell TDC/TPS/Experion, Foxboro I/A, or ABB xA.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple small to medium projects concurrently.
  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.
  • Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
  • Knowledge of communication networks is an advantage.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and other relevant engineering software.
• 8+ years of direct Instrumentation & Control design and engineering experience.
• Experience in S3D.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software training (including wiring module) is a plus.
• ARAMCO Experience: Well versed and experienced with ARAMCO SAES standards.
• Knowledgeable in Gas Compression and Gas processing.

Additional information:

• This position is in California.
• Salary Range $130,404-$191,771 commensurate with experience and level of position.
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Accredited Engineering Degree in General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent degree combined experience Typically, 8 plus years’ experience.

Preferred:

• Registered PE in Control Systems or to be able to obtain PE license.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.