Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our ...
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our ...
The Team The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and ...
The Team The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and ...
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our ...
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in the United States. In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our ...
Instrumentation Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Instrumentation Engineer The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines. This role ...
Instrumentation Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Instrumentation Engineer The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines. This role ...
Instrumentation Engineer The Instrumentation Engineer is a self-motivated, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and communicates effectively across disciplines. This role ...
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Review Instrumentation & Control documents, such as design philosophies, control narratives, ICSS network architecture, I/O list, instrument index, cause & effect matrix, instrument datasheets ...
Review Instrumentation & Control documents, such as design philosophies, control narratives, ICSS network architecture, I/O list, instrument index, cause & effect matrix, instrument datasheets ...
Valid/Current TWIC Card Required We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support the execution of minor capital projects within a large-scale industrial operations environment. This ...
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Valid/Current TWIC Card Required We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support the execution of minor capital projects within a large-scale industrial operations environment. This ...
The Team The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and ...
The Team The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and ...
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
Sr. Instrumentation & Control Engineer (DOE) with Security Clearance
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$170K - $215K/yr
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support the HALEU (High Assay Low Enriched Uranium) project, a DOE-funded initiative expanding uranium ...
Sr. Instrumentation & Control Engineer (DOE) with Security Clearance
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$170K - $215K/yr
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support the HALEU (High Assay Low Enriched Uranium) project, a DOE-funded initiative expanding uranium ...
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
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The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical ...
STVhas an immediate opportunity for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer in our Water Practice Electrical/I&C Group . This position requires a Texas Professional Engineering License ...
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Bowman has an opportunity for a Designer IV, Instrumentation & Controls (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Houston, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and ...
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Understand instrumentation deliverables including instrument datasheet understanding updates of drawings documents Narratives PID loop drawings etc * Support the cleanup of asset related data ...
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Execute full-scope electrical and instrumentation designs using advanced engineering techniques and analysis. * Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, detailed calculations, sketches, and ...
Execute full-scope electrical and instrumentation designs using advanced engineering techniques and analysis. * Develop conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, detailed calculations, sketches, and ...
Seeking a Control System Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support our client in Houston, TX. Requirements: The Contractor will provide essential technical knowledge ...
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What is the difference between Instrumentation vs Control Technician?
| Aspect | Instrumentation | Control Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Design, installation, and maintenance of measurement and control instruments | Maintaining and troubleshooting control systems and equipment |
| Certifications | Instrumentation certifications, PLC, and calibration skills | Control system certifications, PLC, and electrical skills |
| Work Environment | Factories, plants, industrial settings | Industrial plants, manufacturing facilities |
| Industry Usage | Used across manufacturing, oil & gas, power plants | Common in process industries, automation sectors |
Instrumentation professionals focus on the measurement and control devices that monitor and regulate industrial processes, while Control Technicians primarily troubleshoot and maintain control systems like PLCs and DCS. Both roles often overlap but differ in scope and specialization within industrial automation.
What Are the Qualifications to Get an Instrumentation Job?
The qualifications to get an instrumentation job depends on the expertise level and complexity of the position. To become an instrumentation technician, you need at least a certificate or an associate degree in a field such as electro-mechanics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or process control. If you want to become an instrumentation engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related subject. In addition to your educational requirements, you must have strong analytical problem-solving skills to work in instrumentation.
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Full-time
Posted 27 days ago
Job description
Job Category: Energy
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Nuclear to join our team in the United States.
In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our teams are developing first of a kind programs in fusion energy development, small and advanced modular reactor design, nuclear sustainability for waste processing and volume reduction, and transforming the long term storage landscape, to name just a few.
If you are an entrepreneur with a technical soul, we want to hear from you. Join our team today and help make a consequential difference.
You will be part of our nuclear group, where we ensure world class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
• Define I&C project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop I&C deliverables such as lists, calculations, and detailed drawings, including:
o Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria
o Control philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems
o Control narratives
o Instrument index and I/O lists
o Instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection, and sizing
o P&IDs
o System architecture drawings
o Instrument location drawings and installation detail drawings
o Wiring and interconnection diagrams
o ISA loop drawings
o Motor control schematics
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Participate in HAZOP, COMS, and other safety related reviews, as required.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Actively manage relationships with vendors.
• Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.
You bring to the role:
• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC.
• Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
• Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
• Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium-cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA-1).
• Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
• Ability to travel for short-term business trips, domestically and internationally.
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
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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