Control Systems Engineer

Full-time
New Orleans, LA, usvia Workable ATSPosted Aug 10, 2026
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Technical skills

Data analysis

Software Required

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Registration

Professional Engineering is preferred but not required.

Job Description

The successful candidate should be comfortable with shifting priorities and challenging deadlines, as well as managing the activities of several concurrent projects. As an integral part of the control systems team, the successful candidate can expect to take on a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to those identified below.

This work will be performed under general supervision of the project lead engineers:

· Produce installation details, electric room layouts, cable schedules, control panel layouts, loop diagrams, and instrumentation plans.

· Develop control narratives.

· Specify process instrumentation.

· Size control valves using appropriate vendor software.

· Develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems, and actuated valves.

· Review and check vendor submittals for instrumentation and controls input.

· Review and check other discipline drawings and documents for instrumentation and controls input.

· Evaluate vendor’s bid submittals.

· Consult with team members from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of project information necessary for on time completion of the project.

· Develop and assemble scopes, drawings, and specifications into a package for the procurement of equipment and materials.

· Contribute to the development of P&IDs with respect to instrumentation and control.

Qualifications

  • As a minimum, candidates are expected to have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering relevant to the tasks described in the Job Description section.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
  • Knowledge of standards that apply to instrumentation and controls and offshore shore, refinery, and industrial facilities.
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work efficiently with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment.
  • PLC/DCS programming experience a plus but not required.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Data analysis?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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