Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls EngineerStratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.The RoleStratus® has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we're hiring an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join us. This position includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in front-end engineering and detailed engineering. This role will be assigned as the instrumentation and controls engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communication with other engineering disciplines.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for preparing instruments and control system specifications, instrument data sheets and other standard discipline deliverablesResponsible for review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designersParticipates in development of P&IDs, equipment/material specifications, logic diagrams, cause & effect diagrams, controls narratives, functional specifications and related instrumentation and controls documentsQualificationsRequiredBSc in engineering with minimum of 10 years' experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for the petrochemical/oil & gas industriesAbility to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverablesExperienced with various control and interface systems (e.g., DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI), including specification and integration designExperienced in field instruments and control valve selection, calculation, and detailed specificationsAbility to constructively participate in risk management system sessions (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL)Knowledge of applicable design standards addressing instrumentation and controls design/engineering (e.g., API, NFPA, ISA, PIP, IEC, IEEE)Familiarity with designing and supporting Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF), Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and related activitiesStrong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environmentCapable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project executionEligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)PreferredPE license preferred with ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practicePrevious consulting experience is strongly preferredWhy You'll Love StratusA team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared successMeaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specializeLearning & Development – Education and Professional LicensingWe believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deservesExcellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents401k Retirement Plan with employer matchPaid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans