Full Time Smart Plant Instrumentation Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Accutrol is Hiring: Instrumentation & Valve Automation Applications Engineer

Location: Sulphur, LA  or    Baton Rouge, LA  Office (Onsite / Some Travel)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years preferred)

Why Join Accutrol?

Accutrol is a fast-growing, industrial distributor serving the Gulf South region. We are a company that operates with speed, agility, and a high-energy team culture. We focus heavily on solving complex fluid control challenges for major Chemical and Refining manufacturers along the Gulf Coast. If you are a self-motivated engineer who does well in a fast-paced environment and wants to see the direct impact of your work daily, you will thrive here. We offer direct access to leadership, ongoing factory training, and competitive performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Sizing Solutions: Analyze customer process data (flow, pressure, aggressive chemicals, high temperatures) to correctly size, select, and specify control valves, automated on/off valves, and instrumentation for chemical plants and refineries. Provide measurement solutions from our vast product offering.
• Build Winning Proposals: Turn around fast, accurate, and comprehensive technical and commercial quotes for complex plant RFQs, turnarounds, and capital projects.
• Partner with Sales: Act as the technical backbone for our outside sales team, reviewing client P&IDs and piping specs to deliver engineered solutions that best fit our customers needs.
• Integrate Systems: Select and configure the right accessories (solenoids, limit switches, smart positioners) to ensure seamless connection to plant DCS/PLC systems.
• Manage Vendor Relations: Work closely with our manufacturing partners to source specialty components, expedite long-lead items, and maintain a competitive edge.

Job Requirements:

• The Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (relevant field experience will be considered).
• The Experience: 3+ years of direct experience working with industrial valves, actuators, or process instrumentation.
• The Knowledge: Strong grasp of fluid mechanics, pressure drop calculations, and actuator torque curves. You must be highly proficient at reading refinery blueprints and P&IDs.
• Chemical/Refining Familiarity: Deep understanding of the unique demands, severe service environments, and standards of Gulf Coast chemical processing and refining.
• Digital Communication: Understanding of communication protocols (HART, Modbus, Profibus) and digital positioner configuration.
• The Sizing Skill: Hands-on experience using industry-standard valve and actuator sizing software.   Differintal Flow Elements, Ultrasonic, Coriolis, EMF, Thermal Dispersion Flow meters.   Regulator Sizing,  Thermowell WFA Calculations and more.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing relationships or familiarity with local chemical and refining plant standards in the Baton Rouge or Lake Charles/Sulphur corridors.
• Familiarity with industry standards like ASME, API, ANSI, and ISA.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)  

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• IRA Plan with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Direct mentorship from industry veterans and continuous factory certification training.