US- Project Instrumentation Engineer(Expert)

Job Title: Project Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Instrumentation Engineer to join our team. This role involves providing instrumentation expertise for various projects, focusing on instrumentation specification and design, Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design, and system troubleshooting. The position offers the opportunity for extension beyond the initial six-month period.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, ensuring high client satisfaction.
• Communicate project/task status and issues with project manager and management.
• Solve project issues during installation using engineering discipline and experience.
• Locate project drawings and provide initial markups for drafting.
• Oversee and prepare designs and work plans from conceptual design through detailed design packages.
• Select instruments, specify valves, and determine cable sizing.
• Prepare tray routing and wire routes as needed.
• Work with Functional Safety Project Manager to prioritize and implement projects.
• Develop and update instrument spec sheets, loop sheets, connection diagrams, electrical schematics, EFDs, and PIDs.
• Prepare requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors.
• Compare bids and recommend subcontractor and vendor selections.
• Perform field walks to assess DCS connections, existing instruments, and utility constraints.
• Coordinate with the site DCS team to implement project changes.
• Understand and work with various voltage levels and instrumentation systems.
• Perform field engineering, supervise subcontractors, and ensure QA/QC in the field.
• Communicate work quality or safety concerns to relevant personnel.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• At least 8 years of instrumentation engineering experience.
• Preferably 5 years of experience in chemical production or refinery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS).
• Experience with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard IEC.
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to take direction and act independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders unassisted.

Work Environment

The position involves working at project construction sites, where the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toes, hard hats, gloves, goggles, and safety glasses is required. Work may involve climbing up to 4 feet without fall protection and lifting up to 50 lbs. A company-provided vehicle is available for site use only. Safety Data Sheets are available for all chemicals onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Luling, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Luling,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.