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Energy Jobline ZR

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Lead in Charleston

Energy Jobline ZR, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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LEAD I&C ENGINEER We’re looking for a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer working with an EPC to take charge of complex, multidisciplinary projects and guide high‑performing teams from concept through commissioning. This role requires both technical excellence and leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation at every stage. You’ll be the go‑to expert shaping control strategies, mentoring engineers, and driving successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of instrumentation, controls, and electrical engineers.

Define scopes, objectives, and budgets in alignment with department leadership.

Oversee design and analysis of key systems, including: Distributed Control Systems (DCS); Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); Safety Integrated Systems (SIS).

Direct development of loop diagrams, indexes, cable schedules, and marshalling layouts.

Contribute to P&ID development and instrument specifications.

Guide construction drawing packages to meet industry and company standards.

Conduct design reviews, manage change control, and enforce quality standards.

Support procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.

Represent engineering in client and stakeholder meetings with progress reports and technical insights.

Stay current with industry regulations and emerging technologies.

Foster technical growth and capability building across the team.

Skills / Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or Chemical Engineering.

10+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation & controls engineering, ideally in polymers, power, or related industries.

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Virginia (or the US) or equivalent certification/qualification.

Strong knowledge of instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, analyzers) and control platforms (ABB, Honeywell, DeltaV, Ovation, Allen‑Bradley).

Experience drafting control narratives for programmers and working with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and SIL calculations.

Proficiency with engineering tools and software such as InstruCalc, SPI, Aveva Instrumentation, Fisher Spec Manager, SILsolver; AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks; Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent communication skills and fluency in professional English.

Company Description Fort Point LLC offers exceptional opportunities for professionals across many industries. Our hands‑on approach helps connect you with your next career move, providing personalized support and guidance throughout the job search process.

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