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Valar Atomics · 11 hours ago

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer responsible for the design, specification, integration, and lifecycle support of instrumentation and control systems for complex process facilities. The role involves leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

EnergyNuclearOil and GasPower Grid

Responsibilities

Instrumentation Engineering

Develop specifications for field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical, gas detection, etc.) for high-temperature, high-pressure, and hazardous environments

Select and size sensors, transmitters, control valves, actuators, and specialty instrumentation for gas systems, chemical processes, and high-purity or reactive media

Perform instrument installation design: impulse lines, capillaries, remote seals, support hardware, wiring, grounding, and environmental protection

Control Systems Engineering

Design and configure industrial control systems including PLCs, PACs, DCS platforms, and safety-related systems (e.g., Rockwell, Emerson, Honeywell, Siemens)

Develop P&IDs, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, interlock logic, and alarm philosophies

Implement control strategies for process loops (PID control, sequencing, permissives, interlocks, safety trips)

Perform HAZOP / LOPA participation and ensure design compliance with safety integrity requirements

Project Execution

Lead I&C engineering work on multidiscipline projects from conceptual design through commissioning

Generate engineering deliverables: specifications, data sheets, instrument indexes, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, network architectures, and control panel designs

Collaborate with procurement on vendor selection, technical bid evaluations, and design reviews

Safety, Compliance & Standards

Ensure design compliance with applicable codes and standards (ISA, IEC, NFPA, ASME, API, IEEE)

Provide engineering support for process safety systems, including emergency shutdown systems, gas detection, and critical interlocks

Support creation and maintenance of functional safety documents (SRS, SIL verification, proof test procedures)

Commissioning & Operations Support

Lead field installation checks, loop checks, control system commissioning, and functional testing

Troubleshoot complex instrumentation/controls issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance

Prepare operating manuals, test procedures, and training materials for operations staff

Leadership & Mentorship

Guide and review work from junior engineers and designers

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies

Drive continuous improvement in instrumentation reliability, control performance, and plant operability

Qualification

Instrumentation EngineeringControl Systems EngineeringIndustrial Control PlatformsFunctional Safety LifecycleEngineering DrawingsLeadershipMentorshipCollaboration