Are you a skilled I&C Engineer ready to provide technical expertise and design assurance for major O&G facilities in Milan?
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Hill International is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to support the expansion of a major offshore oil and gas complex in Libya. The project will be managed from Milan and the successful candidate will be required to have the right to work in Italy.
As the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise, design assurance, and project support in the development, integration, and commissioning of control and instrumentation systems. You will ensure all systems are designed and installed in compliance with project specifications and safety requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary I&C technical authority for the offshore wellhead platform project from design through commissioning.
- Review and approve EPC contractor design deliverables, including instrument index, datasheets, cause & effect diagrams, and I/O lists.
- Ensure all I&C designs meet project specifications, ISA/IEC standards, and safety integrity level (SIL) requirements.
- Coordinate and verify system integration between process control systems (PCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and emergency shutdown systems (ESD).
- Participate in technical reviews (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, FAT, SAT) to ensure all safety and control functions are validated and compliant.
- Develop and review control philosophies, logic diagrams, and functional design specifications (FDS).
- Oversee configuration and integration of PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, ensuring compatibility with topside and subsea systems.
- Ensure correct specification and installation of field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, and control valves).
- Verify compliance with hazardous area classifications (Ex - d, Ex - e, Ex - i) and ensure instrumentation suitability for offshore environments.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and process teams for interface management of control systems.
- Review vendor documentation for control panels, marshalling cabinets, and junction boxes.
- Support commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing of I&C systems offshore.
- Ensure cybersecurity and network architecture for control systems meet corporate and project requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to the operations team for the transition from commissioning to production handover.
- Prepare punch lists, review NCRs, and ensure corrective actions are implemented in compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Control Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within offshore oil & gas projects.
- At least 5 years of experience in a PMC or Operator role reviewing EPC contractor deliverables.
- Proven experience with offshore wellhead or production platform automation systems.
- Hands - on knowledge of major DCS/PLC systems (Honeywell, Siemens, Yokogawa, ABB, Emerson, or Schneider).
- Experience with SIL studies, alarm management, and control system integration testing.
- Valid offshore survival (BOSIET/FOET) and medical certification preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of control system architectures (DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, FGS).
- Proficiency with international standards: ISA, IEC 61508/61511, API RP 14C, and ATEX/IECEx.
- Strong understanding of field instrumentation selection, installation, and calibration for offshore service.
- Experience in control logic programming, communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP), and system integration.
- Familiarity with control system cybersecurity practices and network segregation (e.g., DMZ, firewalls).
- Understanding of hazardous area classification and instrumentation protection techniques.
- Knowledge of process safety lifecycle and SIL verification methodologies.
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.