

Instrumentation Engineer
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-31
The Instrumentation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain instrumentation and control systems, focusing on creating wiring drawings, managing instrumentation selection, and supporting commissioning and troubleshooting efforts.
Responsibilities
- Develop frameworks and internal standards for instrumentation wiring and harness diagrams.
- Work with system engineers to specify appropriate instrumentation.
- Procure and manage instrumentation inventory.
- Collaborate with the systems team to configure data and control systems.
- Assist in P&ID development and Process Hazard Analysis.
- Oversee I/O lists, control panel designs, cable schedules, and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control equipment.
- Support control system loop checks and troubleshoot field issues during commissioning and startup.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM field.
- 3+ years of Instrumentation Engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of common instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, valve positioners, etc.).
- Experience in PCB/circuit design for protecting analog instrumentation and DAQ hardware.
- Proven ability to develop wiring diagrams and harnesses for field deployment.
- Familiarity with ISA and IEEE standards, methods, and best practices.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues in the field.