Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer IV

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a seasoned Instrumentation & Controls professional who has progressed into a technical leadership role and is passionate about developing teams and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. They possess strong expertise in instrumentation systems, control system hardware, and DCS migration projects, and can confidently lead the development and review of instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, loop drawings, control system hardware packages, and construction deliverables. They thrive in a client-facing environment and have a proven track record of successfully leading complex industrial projects from concept through startup. Instrumentation & Controls Discipline Lead

Overview: Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a highly experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Discipline Lead to provide technical leadership for industrial capital projects and control system modernization initiatives, including large-scale DCS migration programs. This role is responsible for leading I&C engineering teams, driving project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions throughout all phases of a project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a proven I&C leader with a strong background in instrumentation design, control system hardware, and project execution. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee engineering deliverables, mentor technical staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders. While familiarity with control systems is essential, this position focuses on instrumentation engineering and control system hardware implementation rather than software programming or DCS configuration.

Discipline Leadership: Lead instrumentation and controls engineering activities for industrial capital and sustaining projects. Develop and execute discipline plans, staffing strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts. Coordinate assignments and workload across engineers, designers, and support personnel. Monitor progress, identify project risks, and implement corrective actions as needed. Serve as the primary technical representative for I&C engineering with clients, project teams, vendors, and construction personnel. Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project planning activities. Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, client standards, applicable codes, and industry best practices. Foster collaboration, technical growth, and mentorship within the I&C team.

Project Execution & Coordination: Collaborate closely with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and project management teams. Support project scoping, proposal development, estimating, and planning activities. Develop resource plans and coordinate execution across multiple office locations. Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Provide technical leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Construction, Commissioning & Startup Support: Provide technical leadership during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases. Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and instrumentation packages. Support constructability reviews, field investigations, and installation planning. Assist in resolving field issues related to instrumentation and control systems. Coordinate technical support activities through startup and system turnover.