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Applica · 4 weeks ago

Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer

Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Applica is representing a major ENERGY client operating large-scale modular LNG facilities that support global energy demand. The Instrument & Controls Engineer will lead small to medium projects within the I&C discipline, ensuring high-quality engineering and design deliverables that meet project cost and schedule requirements.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Conal O'Kane

Responsibilities

Leading I&C engineering and design teams across multiple projects

Supervising designers/engineers and ensuring high-quality deliverables

Interpreting project specifications and coordinating with other disciplines

Supporting scope development, cost estimation, scheduling, and progress control

Leading RFPs, detailed engineering, and field support activities

Ensuring compliance with industry standards and project codes

Participating in quality assurance processes and supporting verification of design deliverables

Providing mentorship to junior and intermediate I&C personnel

Supporting construction and commissioning teams as needed

Interfacing with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders

Identifying issues, proposing solutions, and managing design changes

Qualification

Instrumentation & Control engineeringI&C deliverables knowledgeProject leadershipEnergy sector experienceControl systems knowledgeDigital tools familiaritySite experienceElectrical systems knowledgeMS Office skillsCAD tools understandingProfessional Engineer licenseMentorship

Required

Post-secondary education in Instrumentation & Control or related engineering field

15+ years of direct I&C engineering and design experience

Experience leading multiple small to mid-sized engineering projects

Prior experience in the energy sector (LNG preferred; oil & gas required)

Familiarity with digital tools, digitization, and data acquisition systems

Strong knowledge of I&C deliverables, including: P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, instrument specs, I/O lists, Control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, functional safety, Panel design, installation details, BOMs, cable schedules, work packages

Competency in instrument selection and calculations (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analyzers)

Working knowledge of control systems such as PLCs (Rockwell), SIS (Yokogawa/Honeywell), and DCS platforms (Honeywell, Yokogawa)

Understanding of CAD tools and SmartPlant Instrumentation (basic level acceptable)

Strong MS Office skills