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# Staff Instrumentation Engineer at Brindley Engineering

- **Company:** Brindley Engineering
- **Location:** Lisle, IL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/brindleyengineering/34c2cfc5-4b45-4ba5-8e74-20793663afbe

## Job description

Job Description: The Staff Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for reviewing client requirements and standards for new or updated process instrumentation and developing instrumentation solutions to include detailed designs, specifications, and sizing of process instrumentation, including control valves and on/off automated valves. Must be experienced with DCS and PLC systems. Must be capable of working on multiple projects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: •Lead instrumentation projects and prepare project scope of work •Attend client technical meetings and field walk-down meetings •Develop and produce instrumentation design solutions and deliverables •Perform selection and sizing of process instrumentation •Generate instrumentation data, sheets, instrument sizing calculations, loop drawings, installation details, instrument lists, DCS/PLC I/O lists, and P&ID’s •Work with piping group for in line instrumentation piping designs, level designs, flow metering straight runs and control valve stations.

Minimum Qualifications: •Education: BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering •Experience: Min Yr = 8+ •Licensure: P.E. Preferred •Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation standards Working knowledge of SPI and instrument vendors sizing software •Management: Experience leading small teams  and working with other disciplines •Other Skills: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Professional Development Opportunities: •Develop instrumentation knowledge skills •Develop instrument group deliverables and technologies to generate them •Development of training and mentoring for internal team growth •Development in technologies used for instrumentation designs

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.  Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements.  Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met.  These unique requirements may include: •You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights). •You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. •You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection. •You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots. •You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces •You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site. •You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually The above pay range represents a general guideline; however, Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, certifications, specific work location, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.

In addition, BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO).  Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.

## About Brindley Engineering

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Brindley Engineering is an industrial engineering firm specializing in design, maintenance, reliability, and construction solutions for process industries, with a strong focus on oil and gas.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Lisle, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Tom Brindley, P.E.

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial process facilities
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise clients in energy, refining, and heavy industry
- **Mission/purpose**: To improve existing infrastructure and embrace new technologies to drive sustainable progress, with a “field-forward” approach that ensures designs are constructable, maintainable, and operable.

## Products & Services
- **Engineering Design & Modification**: Precision design for facility additions, modifications, and new builds – emphasizing constructability and long-term operability.
- **Maintenance Projects & Programs**: Plant engineering approach that balances continuous improvement with day-to-day operational demands.
- **Construction Solutions**: “Field Forward” team of engineers, designers, and construction consultants who integrate practical construction knowledge into designs.
- **Reliability Initiatives**: Assessments of expected service life, risk, and modifications to improve safety and prolong asset life using codes and industry best practices.
- **Turnarounds, Shutdowns & Outages**: Planning and execution of plant shutdowns for inspection and maintenance, combining reliability engineers, inspectors, and project managers.
- **BE Asset Management System (AMS)**: A data-driven platform for streamlined reliability assessments and enhanced analytics.
- **Environmental Programs**: Deep expertise in BWON (Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP) compliance, engineering design, equipment assessments, and maintenance strategies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Headcount ~100+ employees (as of 2024); offices in Lisle (IL), Houston (TX), with strong presence in Corpus Christi (TX), Lake Charles (LA), and Wichita (KS); projects across the USA, Canada, and Korea.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed – privately held and self-funded.
- **Growth Signals**: Grew from a one-person startup to over 100 team members; expanded headquarters and opened Houston office; recognized as a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years; named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago for 3 years (2022–2024, #33 in 2022, #18 in 2024); increased international project work.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Field-forward engineering**: Designs that prioritize constructability, maintainability, and operability – closing the gap between design and execution.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Specialized in reliability, turnarounds, and environmental compliance (especially BWON) for process industries.
- **Data-driven asset management**: Proprietary BE AMS system for predictive maintenance and reliability.
- **Culture-driven retention**: High employee satisfaction (97% agree it’s a great workplace vs. 57% typical US company) leads to low turnover and deep institutional knowledge.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding geographic footprint (Houston office, international projects).
- Investing in technology (BE AMS, data analytics) to enhance predictive maintenance and reliability services.
- Continuing to build a “merit-based culture” that attracts top engineering talent and fosters innovation.
- Emphasizing sustainable progress by upgrading existing infrastructure and adopting new technologies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “BE Together” – a diverse, merit-based environment that values people, family, fun, flexibility, hard work, leadership, and mutual respect. 97% of employees say it’s a great workplace.
- **Work policy**: Hybrid work schedule; offices in Lisle (HQ) and Houston; on-site roles available in Corpus Christi, Lake Charles, and Wichita.
- **Perks**: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, transit benefit, life insurance, safety gear (steel-toed boots, prescription safety glasses). On-site fitness center and wellness room at HQ. Ergonomic workstations. Paid holidays, paid parental leave. Learning & training budget through “BE University” – employees can cross-train in different departments (e.g., mechanical engineer exploring marketing). Community outreach and volunteer opportunities.
- **Growth**: BE University fosters internal development; employees have freedom to forge their own career paths.

## Sources
1. [brindleyengineering.com](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/)
2. [Brindley Engineering About Page](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/about/)
3. [Brindley Engineering Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/brindleyengineering)
4. [Brindley Engineering Culture Page](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/join-our-team/our-culture/)
5. [Brindley Engineering Join Our Team Page](https://www.brindleyengineering.com/join-our-team/)

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