ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

Must have stong Smart Plant 3D experience for modeling electrical equipment / commodities and circuit routing * Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit ...

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Oak Ridge, TN

Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit writing * Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance or unescorted access at commercial nuclear sites

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Must have stong Smart Plant 3D experience for modeling electrical equipment / commodities and circuit routing * Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit ...

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Lenexa, KS

Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit writing * Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance or unescorted access at commercial nuclear sites

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

Must have stong Smart Plant 3D experience for modeling electrical equipment / commodities and circuit routing * Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit ...

EGS

Senior Electrical Designer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Must have stong Smart Plant 3D experience for modeling electrical equipment / commodities and circuit routing * Must have strong expereince in Smart Plant Instrumentation for data entry and circuit ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All Jobsfreelance JobsManufacturing JobsProduct Manufacturing JobsInstrument Technician JobsFreelance Smart Plant Instrumentation Jobs

Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation information

See salary details

$13

$20

$36

How much do freelance smart plant instrumentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance smart plant instrumentation in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation vs Freelance Electrical Instrumentation Technician?

AspectFreelance Smart Plant InstrumentationFreelance Electrical Instrumentation Technician
CertificationsSmart Plant certifications, instrumentation licensesElectrical licenses, instrumentation certifications
Work EnvironmentOil & gas, petrochemical, process plantsManufacturing, power plants, industrial facilities
Job FocusDesign, configuration, and troubleshooting of Smart Plant systemsInstallation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment
Industry UsageCommonly used in automation and control systemsUsed across various industrial sectors requiring electrical instrumentation

Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation specialists focus on automation systems and plant control software, while Freelance Electrical Instrumentation Technicians handle electrical and instrumentation hardware. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in industrial environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

More about Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs

What cities are hiring for Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs?

Cities with the most Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs?

The most popular types of Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs are:

What states have the most Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs?

States with the most job openings for Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs are:

Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Smart Plant Instrumentation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,428 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Principal Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls

Houston, TX • On-site

Venture Global, Inc.
See more jobs at Venture Global, Inc.external

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global's modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:
Principal Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls
Located:
Houston
Summary
We are seeking a Contract Principal Instrument and Control System Engineer to join our project team in Houston, Texas. The position is Monday - Friday in office.
This position will report to the Director of Instrumentation and Controls.
The role will be part of the team responsible for ensuring that the Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems operate as per design, in a safe and reliable manner with minimal downtime.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
  • Apply technical expertise to support design, installation, commissioning, and operation of instrument and controls systems as subject matter expert.

  • Troubleshoot and solve controls logic and communication issues.

  • Participate in check out of cause and effects, complex loops, etc.

Qualifications
Required experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, preferably with specialization in Process Control, Control systems, Control Narratives, Cause and Effects and Instrumentation.
    • Minimum 10 years' experience working with instrumentation and control systems.

    • Experience with: Plant Instrumented Control and Safety Systems (e.g. Distributed Control Systems (Mark VIe & Emerson Delta V), Safety Systems (Mark VIe, HIMA), Fire and Gas Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Emerson/GE, etc.)

    • Operational Technology Networks, Fiber Optic Network Design

    • Field Instrumentation for process measurement (e.g. Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, etc.) Fire and Gas, Control Valves, Shutdown Valves (Air, Gas, and Motor Operated), Analyzers (H2S, Moisture, etc.) Gas Chromatographs, CEMS, Flow Metering Systems (Ultrasonic, Coriolis, Differential Pressure, etc.) and their transmission systems (e.g. 4-20mA, Hart, ProfiBus, etc.)

    • Alarm Management Systems including Management of Alarm databases and audits against Operating systems

    • Power generation systems Gas and Steam Turbines Generators, HRSG, ACC.

    • Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI)

    • P&ID review and development of I&C Scope.

    • Industry standards, such as NFPA, API, ISA, ASME.

    • Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Apply