Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Mining & Metals Projects

About the role

The Instrumentation & Control Engineer will join Bechtel's Control Systems engineering group on mining and metals projects. You will lead design of control and instrumentation aspects, prepare specifications, and support field investigations and client interviews. The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering to deliver high‑quality control solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate control system architectures, including I/O lists, remote I/O segments, and PLC integration.
• Prepare original design layouts, drawings, and specifications for control cabinets and instrumentation.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with specialty groups, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on regulatory and cyber‑security issues.
• Review and develop system architecture for OT and IT networks, fiber‑optic infrastructure, and communication protocols.
• Lead and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and interoperability testing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering.
• 8‑10 years of relevant experience (or 12‑14 years of extensive experience) in control systems engineering.

Required skills

• Control systems architecture design for mining and metals applications.
• Operational Technology (OT) networks and cyber‑security knowledge.
• Ethernet network design and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Instrumentation selection and fieldbus expertise (Profibus‑DP, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Proficiency with VISIO, CAD tools, and smart instrumentation software.