**Hargrove is seeking Instrumentation Engineering talent to support our team!** **Locations & Work Flexibility** + Primary location: Mobile, AL + Additional office options: TX, LA, SC, GA, PA + Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available + Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location **Qualifications** **Education** + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required. + Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. **Experience** + 10+ years of industrial instrumentation and controls engineering experience. + Demonstrated experience leading instrumentation and controls teams and project execution efforts. + Experience supporting DCS migration, modernization, or control system replacement projects. + Proven success managing engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverable quality. + Experience in industries such as pulp & paper, chemicals, manufacturing, refining, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments. **Technical Expertise** Strong working knowledge of: + Instrumentation specification and application + Process measurement technologies + Control valve sizing and application + Control system hardware architecture + PLC, DCS, and remote I/O systems + Marshalling and field wiring design + Industrial communications networks + Fiber optic systems + Instrument installation practices + AutoCAD and/or MicroStation **Leadership Competencies** + Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams. + Strong mentoring and talent development capabilities. + Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. + Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building skills. + Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities. + Results-oriented with a commitment to technical excellence and project success. **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. **Key Responsibilities** **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. **Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance** + Provide technical oversight for instrumentation and control system engineering deliverables. + Review and approve engineering documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and quality. + Support the resolution of complex instrumentation, field installation, and control system hardware challenges. + Drive consistency in engineering practices, standards, and