Electrical Instrument Engineer

E&I Job Description (Electrical & Instrumentation)

An E&I Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer) is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems and instrumentation equipment in industrial plants.

E&I Engineer Job Description

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Department: Engineering / Maintenance

Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Plant, Manufacturing, Chemical, or EPC Projects

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Ability to read technical drawings and follow safety procedures.

Knowledge of electrical equipment, field instruments, control systems, and testing tools.

Experience in electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or industrial projects is preferred.

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.

Coordinate with operations, mechanical, civil, and project teams to complete work safely and on schedule.

Prepare maintenance reports, inspection reports, test records, and equipment documentation.

Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and LOTO requirements.

Supervise cable laying, glanding, termination, and instrument tubing activities.

Support PLC, DCS, SCADA, and control system maintenance.

Maintain control valves, actuators, solenoid valves, and related instrumentation.

Perform loop checking, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing.

Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

Troubleshoot electrical faults and instrumentation problems.

Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.

Maintain electrical motors, transformers, switchgear, MCC panels, and distribution boards.

Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.

either you can use this E&I Engineer – Job Description

Responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems in industrial plants. Duties include maintaining motors, transformers, switchgear, and MCC panels; calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; troubleshooting faults; performing loop checks and electrical testing; supporting PLC/DCS systems; reading P&IDs and electrical drawings; supervising cable termination; and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Requires a Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering, with knowledge of preventive maintenance, commissioning, and industrial automation.