Instrumentation engineers
As the disciplines E & I (and sometimes A) are often merged into one department, the E & I work for engineers is often also merged into one function, that of E & I Engineer.
The duties of an Instrumentation Engineer include:
- Drawing up the basic design for instrumentation, including P & ID development, instrument block diagram, instrument data sheets and IO lists;
- Creating the detailed design (including wiring diagrams and instrument hookups);
- Specifying and selecting instruments, such as field instruments and analysis equipment, often in cooperation with suppliers;
- Specifying and selection of process control and safeguarding systems, including PLCs, DCS, SIS systems and the associated network components, often in collaboration with suppliers;
- Collaborating with suppliers, client and partners for to agree on interfaces in the field of instrumentation;
- Being responsible for monitoring the planning and execution of the electrical section of the project;
- Acting as the customer contact point for technical questions and participating in meetings, including HAZOP, SIL assessment;
- Providing support for assembly and commissioning of the system on location.
