Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Join Hatch's Pittsburgh-based electrical team as a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, bringing extensive expertise to design and deliver instrumentation and control solutions for capital projects of all sizes. This onsite role focuses on industrial process control, automation, and computer-based systems, guiding projects from concept through commissioning with rigor and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Role Details

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 165,000 per year
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 10 years

Responsibilities

• Draft and review instrumentation and controls deliverables, including design criteria, control philosophy, narratives, instrument index, I/O lists, calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID drawings, system architecture, instrument location drawings, and installation details.
• Lead the production of scope-of-work documentation and engineering/construction work packages, performing quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards and internal procedures; review contractor and vendor drawings, material requisitions, and bid tabulations; provide construction support, commissioning, and startup assistance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation, and computer systems.
• At least ten years of experience designing industrial instrumentation and control systems for heavy industrial projects.
• Familiarity with current statutory regulations, industry standards, and recommended practices, with practical application experience.
• Experience with DCS and PLC control system hardware and architecture.
• Knowledge of SIS hardware and architecture.
• Strong planning and execution capabilities to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Experience with plant site instrumentation, control systems, control valves, and communications.
• Practical instrumentation system reliability, maintenance, and repair standards.
• Understanding of electrical hazardous area classifications and equipment specifications for plant sites.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation fittings and interfaces.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Technical strength paired with interpersonal skills.
• Proficient PC skills and professional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph).
• Experience with Plantspace PID (Intelligent P&ID's, Bentley, Microstation).
• Experience with 3D modeling (Bentley).
• Experience with Relational Databases (administration & coordination).
• Experience with digital communications, fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware.

Technologies

• SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph)
• Plantspace P&ID (Intelligent P&ID's, Bentley, Microstation)
• 3D modeling (Bentley)
• Relational Databases
• Siemens PCS 7
• Delta-V
• Allen Bradley

Benefits

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer
• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Why Join Us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What We Offer You?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally