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Instrument Development Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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What is the difference between Instrument Development vs Instrument Technician?

AspectInstrument DevelopmentInstrument Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, physics, or related fieldsAssociate's degree or technical certification in instrumentation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, engineering firmsManufacturing plants, maintenance facilities, field service
Job FocusDesigning, developing, and testing new instrumentsInstalling, maintaining, and repairing instruments

Instrument Development involves creating and designing new instruments, requiring engineering skills and a focus on innovation. In contrast, Instrument Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing existing instruments, often working in field or maintenance settings. Both roles are essential in the instrumentation industry but differ in their responsibilities, skills, and work environments.

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Instrument & Controls Engineer

CB&I Careers

Plainfield, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

CB&I delivers integrated storage and assetmanagement solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.


The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer is responsible for defining appropriate instrumentation applications, development of instrument specifications and lists, material requisitioning, vendor document reviews, interface coordination, development and checking of assigned deliverables on CB&I Storage Solutions terminal projects.  The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, wiring schematics, process connection design, design calculations, review of vendor documentation, interface coordination and development of construction documents.  Over the course of time, capabilities for I&C design engineering must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand. Able to perform the work required independently with minimal supervision.  The role reports to the Engineering Manager and routinely interacts with other discipline engineers and designers such as: Project, Process, Mechanical, Civil Structural, Piping, Electrical, and Procurement as well as Suppliers/Manufacturers.


  • Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
  • Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
  • Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Compare designs and details to as-sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies and potential change notices.
  • Run programs to produce design calculations in designated software.
  • Review and approve vendor documentation and monitor interfaces between disciplines and vendors to ensure correct hardware, wiring, connections, etc. are considered.
  • Manage instrument requisitions and ensure expedient vendor document reviews.
  • Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
  • Forecast how long it will take to do a task – commit to definitive deadlines.
  • Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.
  • Make decisions on project-specific details and advise project team.
  • Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated to the role.
  • May include obtaining professional engineering license in at least one jurisdiction, and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
  • Effectively use document management system.
  • Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical discipline from an accredited school is required.
  • A Professional Engineering license in preferred.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Organizational Structure 

  • Organizational level: P2
  • Reports to Engineering Manager
  • No direct reports
  • Process Technologies Engineering Office
  • May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites

  • Business presence and polish
  • Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
  • Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
  • Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
  • Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
  • A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
  • Familiar and comfortable with understanding Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Knowledge or experience with process design is strongly beneficial

Benefits: 

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. 

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process. 

Pay Range 

$87,208-$109,000 /Annually