Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Job description

**Entity:**

Production & Operations

**Job Family Group:**

Engineering Group

**Job Description:**

**Role Synopsis**

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead automation design and execution across oil and gas facilities within our Facilities Engineering & Construction team.

This role will manage standard automation templates, specify and design instrumentation and control systems, oversee commissioning, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in RTUs, HMIs, PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial electrical/instrumentation design.

We thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where energy, agility, and collaboration are key.

Our team operates at a high volume and high velocity, engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders daily.

Success here means being proactive, adaptable, and relentlessly focused on delivering results—often under tight timelines and shifting priorities.

If you’re energized by complexity, motivated by impact, and thrive in a culture that values communication, ownership, and momentum, you’ll feel right at home.

**Key Accountabilities**

+ **Standard Design**
+ Manage standard automation design including procurement, construction, and programming.
+ Maintain ABB TotalFlow RTU, Redlion HMI, and Allen Bradley PLC programming templates.

Integrate and verify data with CygNet (SCADA)
+ Specify and purchase instrumentation, metering, control panels, VFDs, etc.
+ Oversee purchasing and supply chain activities: scheduling, ordering, and cost tracking.
+ Maintain instrumentation standards; evaluate alternatives and design impacts.
+ Review equipment RFPs for facilities (separators, heaters, VRUs, Instrument Air skids, etc.).
+ Participate in HAZOP/PHA design reviews.
+ Work closely with Facilities Engineering on design, scheduling, and cost control.
+ Collaborate with Operations for project requirements and operability feedback.
+ **Per Pad Execution**
+ Develop/review site-specific electrical and instrumentation drawings.
+ Create Cause & Effect diagrams and Allocation Flow Diagrams.
+ Manage and update programming templates for FAT/SAT and coordinate SCADA radio configuration.
+ Collaborate with Field Automation Tech for site configuration.
+ Support RFIs for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation programming.
+ RTU/PLC/HMI troubleshooting and configuration support, on-site or remote
+ Coordinate with local utilities for electrical service.
+ Perform site walkdowns and inspections for adherence to construction drawings and NEC standards
+ **Commissioning**
+ Execute safety system function testing and Cause & Effect validation prior to PSSR
+ Validate CygNet configuration, point to point and alarm setpoint verifications
+ Redline electrical and automation drawings.
+ Provide remote troubleshooting support.
+ Participate in PSSR and manage handover documentation to Ops
+ Track failures for continuous improvement.
+ Ensure accurate measurement and coordinate meter calibrations.

**Essential Experience and Education**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — preferably in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering (or relevant experience)
+ Experience with ABB TotalFlow PCCU programming and Redlion HMI Crimson development.
+ Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000
+ Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, RS-485).
+ Familiarity with SCADA systems (CygNet)
+ Understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and API RP 500.
+ Experience with industrial electrical equipment and oil & gas process equipment.
+ Ability to review P&IDs, PFDs, 3D models and provide feedback to the Facilities Engineering.
+ Ability to translate P&IDs into I/O list, Cause & Effect
+ Knowledge of AGA/API measurement standards for allocations and custody transfer.

**Preferred Experience**

+ License Professional Engineer (or EIT working towards PE)
+ Familiarity with AVEVA PI Vision
+ SQL, Python and ability to do data analytics using Snowflake
+ Knowledge of corporate and industrial IT network architecture and connectivity principles
+ Knowledge of AGA/API measurement standards for allocations and custody transfer.

How much do we pay (Base) $156,000-$184,000.

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

**Why join us?**

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment.

We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life.

These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

**Travel Requirement**

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

**Relocation Assistance:**

This role is not eligible for relocation

**Remote Type:**

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

**Skills:**

Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Construction, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Influencing, OMS and bp requirements, Presenting, Project execution planning, Project HSSE, Project Leadership, Quality, Risk Management, Safe design and operating limits, Schedule and resources, Stakeholder Management, standards and practices, Strategy and business case, Workload Prioritization

**Legal Disclaimer:**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.

Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy.

This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Required Skill Profession

Other General