Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ Salary: $105,000.00 USD Annually - $145,000.00 USD Annually Description:
Title: Instrument and Controls Engineer
Location: Phoenix AZ
Full Time Job: Yes
Salary: 120K-140K
C2C: NO
Contact: Ryan Griffin
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ)
About the role
Join our global headquarters in Phoenix as part of a collaborative hybrid environment supporting large-scale engineering projects. This role focuses on instrumentation and control systems across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility studies through detailed engineering and implementation. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and optimized engineering solutions.
What you'll do

• Review, investigate, and develop recommendations for instrumentation and control systems across all project phases (feasibility, basic, and detailed engineering)
• Provide technical leadership to project teams, resolving issues and ensuring alignment with timelines and specifications
• Support risk assessments including PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, and safety requirement specifications (SRS)
• Design conceptual and detailed instrumentation and controls solutions, including equipment selection and system guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and improve overall project performance
• Develop and track performance metrics and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, ISO, IEC, and ISA
• Generate and review technical documentation including specifications, reports, and data sheets
• Interpret and review P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, schematics, and instrumentation documentation
• Support the development of internal instrumentation and controls standards

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• Hands-on experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within industrial or processing environments
• Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, design standards, and project execution
• Proficiency with SmartPlant Instrumentation and instrumentation databases
• Ability to interpret technical drawings including P&IDs and loop diagrams
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred

Preferred qualifications

• Degree specifically in Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• Experience in mineral processing or similar heavy industrial environments

Work environment
This hybrid role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a mix of virtual collaboration and in-person engagement at our Collaboration Hub. The office features flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and modern collaboration tools. Phoenix offers a vibrant lifestyle with outdoor recreation, sports, arts, and a growing technology scene.
Why join us
You'll be part of a global organization where your technical expertise contributes to large-scale, impactful projects. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation.
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