Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

 

We are seekingan Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team of experienced engineering professionals. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a variety of controls engineering projects from initial concept (FEED) through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors to deliver effective engineering solutions for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas projects nationwide.

 

This role is based in our Portsmouth, NH office.

 

About NV5 LNG Engineering

At NV5, we engineer transformative LNG solutions to address industry pressing challenges head-on.

Our innovative approach includes the design and installation of liquefaction equipment at gas utility sites, enabling utilities to purchase natural gas at opportune moments when prices are low and compress it into liquefied natural gas (LNG). By compressing natural gas into LNG, utilities can effectively store it, ensuring availability during peak usage periods and mitigating the impact of price fluctuations.

Join us in revolutionizing natural gas delivery, as we harness the power of technology to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic energy landscape.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the selection, procurement, and installation of hardware for industrial automation equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Design control system panels, networks, field junction boxes, and other control system hardware components.
• Develop and implement process control system narratives.
• Assist with the development of Piping and Instrument Diagrams and ensure adherence to ISA standards for the process industry.
• Develop PLC programming software and HMI operating screens for LNG peak-shaving plants. Travel to client sites to deploy, debug, and test control system software during commissioning.
• Utilize various electrical and controls test equipment such as Fluke process meters, HART Communicators, etc., to assess control system equipment and diagnose faults.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Regularly interface with clients, suppliers, and third-party subcontractors.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Travel is typically between 10% to 20% but varies each year depending on site commissioning activities. Travel in continental US only.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of industrial controls engineering experience, with preference given to candidates possessing 8 or more years of relevant experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, installing, debugging, and maintaining industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, RTU, or SCADA) is preferred. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with PLC functions and integrated controls equipment.
• Experience coordinating fire and gas detection systems with PLC, SCADA, DCS, and emergency shutdown systems is a plus.
• Ability to set priorities, to be self-disciplined, and consistent.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually or within a multi-disciplined project group.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and general computer use is a must.
• Experience with AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical) is a plus.
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Company Overview and Benefits:

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.