Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Instrument Engineer who has strong practical knowledge of industrial instrumentation, instrument selection, P&ID preparation, and instrumentation engineering. The candidate will be responsible for selecting suitable instruments based on process requirements and preparing/reviewing P&IDs and related engineering documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand project process requirements, equipment datasheets, and process parameters for instrumentation selection.

• Select suitable instruments such as:

• Pressure Transmitters

• Temperature Transmitters

• Flow Meters

• Level Transmitters

• Control Valves

• On/Off Valves

• Solenoid Valves

• Switches and Sensors

• Gas Detectors and Gas Analyzers

• Load Cells and other process instruments

• Prepare and review P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) as per process requirements.

• Develop instrumentation philosophy and identify required measurement and control points.

• Prepare instrument datasheets and technical specifications.

• Prepare Instrument Index, I/O List, Instrument List, and Valve List.

• Develop and review instrument hook-up drawings and installation details.

• Prepare/review instrumentation cable schedules and termination details.

• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, and Automation/PLC teams.

• Understand control loops and basic PLC/DCS/SCADA requirements.

• Review vendor technical offers and instrument datasheets.

• Evaluate technical compliance of instruments and provide recommendations for procurement.

• Prepare RFQ technical specifications and support the procurement team during technical evaluation.

• Participate in site visits, installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

• Review vendor drawings, GA drawings, manuals, and test certificates.

• Ensure instrumentation design complies with applicable industry standards and project specifications.

• Coordinate with clients and vendors for technical clarifications and engineering requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of industrial process instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of instrument selection and sizing.
• Good understanding of P&ID symbols, process lines, control loops, and instrumentation tagging.
• Ability to prepare and modify P&IDs using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Knowledge of instrument datasheets and technical specifications.
• Understanding of 420 mA, HART, digital signals, RTD, thermocouple, pulse, and other industrial signals.
• Basic knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA interfaces and I/O requirements.
• Knowledge of control valves, actuators, solenoid valves, and positioners.
• Ability to understand process parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, and density.
• Knowledge of instrumentation installation, cabling, termination, testing, and commissioning is preferred.
• Good coordination and communication skills.