Senior Engineer, I&C

Senior Engineer, I&C

Downers Grove, IL 60515

6 Months - Contract

The Senior I&C Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), driving engineering excellence across upstream, midstream, and downstream projects including refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the design and specification of instrumentation and control systems including DCS, PLC, SIS, and SCADA systems.

Provide technical oversight for all I&C deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry codes, and Zachry standards.

Serve as the primary technical authority for complex and critical control systems, including safety instrumented systems (SIS) and process control strategies.

Review and approve key engineering documents such as instrument datasheets, control narratives, loop diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and P&IDs.

Project Execution

Support all phases of projects (FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup).

Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to ensure integrated system performance.

Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project delivery.

Lead design reviews (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Standards & Compliance

Ensure designs comply with industry standards and codes including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.

Support cyber security requirements for industrial control systems (ICS).

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and apply best practices in digitalization, automation, and control optimization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field (required)

13+ years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry or power industry.

Extensive experience with refinery, Client, gas processing, or pipeline control systems

Proven experience leading large-scale EPC or EPCM projects

Certifications (Preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of DCS/PLC platforms (e.g., Client, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, Siemens, Rockwell)

Expertise in SIS design and SIL determination (IEC 61511 / IEC 61508)

Instrument selection and specification (pressure, flow, level, temperature, analyzers)

Control valve sizing and performance analysis

Industrial networking and communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)

Familiarity with IIoT, advanced process control (APC), and digital transformation initiatives

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and technical problem-solving

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement