E&I Engineer

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support the design, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems in our plant. The E&I Engineer will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation of electrical distribution equipment, instrumentation loops, and control systems, while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety practices.

- Design & Engineering

- Develop and review single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and I/O lists.

- Specify, size, and select cables, conduit, control panels, junction boxes, instruments, and protective devices.

- Ensure proper grounding, shielding, and segregation of power and control wiring.

- Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment requisitions.

- Project Execution

- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.

- Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to ensure correct implementation of drawings and standards.

- Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to power, instrumentation, or control systems.

- Interface with automation engineers to ensure seamless integration with PLCs/DCS/SCADA systems.

- Operations & Maintenance

- Provide ongoing support for the operation of motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.

- Develop and execute maintenance procedures, calibration plans, and reliability improvements.

- Ensure documentation (as-built drawings, test reports, loop checks) is accurate and up to date.

- Compliance & Safety

- Ensure compliance with NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA and company-specific standards.

- Contribute to hazard and operability (HAZOP), SIL/LOPA, and risk assessments.

- Champion safe work practices for electrical and instrumentation activities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.

- 3–8 years of relevant experience in process plants (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, or related industries).

- Strong knowledge of low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS control, and industrial communication protocols.

- Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar).

- Familiarity with control philosophies, loop tuning, and process safety systems is an advantage.

Key Skills

- Strong understanding of electrical and control system design.

- Ability to read and develop P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Typical Deliverables

- Single-line diagrams and load lists.

- Cable/conduit routing layouts.

- Instrument loop diagrams and termination drawings.

- Panel wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.

- Equipment datasheets and technical specifications.

- Commissioning procedures and test reports.