Senior I&C Engineer

Senior I&C Engineer
6 months contract to hire
Downers Grove, IL

Job Description:
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, LNG, 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., Honeywell, 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

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

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