Instrumentation & electrical engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to support the planning, preparation, and execution of refinery turnarounds and scheduled outages in Whiting, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in I&E engineering, maintenance, field operations, and turnaround planning within a refinery or heavy industrial environment. This position requires a hands-on, confident professional who can work independently, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide I&E engineering and technical support for refinery turnarounds, outages, and maintenance activities
• Develop, review, and execute I&E job notes, work packages, and technical documentation
• Support electrical and instrumentation maintenance engineering, troubleshooting, and design activities
• Assist with turnaround planning, scheduling, and preparation to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities
• Develop detailed job plans, work scopes, and execution strategies for I&E maintenance and construction activities
• Perform field assessments, equipment evaluations, and constructability reviews to identify potential challenges
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction personnel to coordinate turnaround activities
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and resolve field-related engineering and execution challenges
• Ensure work complies with applicable engineering standards, site procedures, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred
• 3+ years of experience working with heavy industrial and refining processes
• Demonstrated experience in I&E engineering, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical construction within a refinery or similar industrial environment
• Previous experience at the Whiting refinery is strongly preferred, including familiarity with site operations, maintenance procedures, and turnaround processes
• Experience supporting refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, or planned outages
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, maintenance practices, and field execution
• Experience developing I&E job notes, work packages, and detailed execution plans
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Strong field experience and practical knowledge of electrical construction, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future