Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineerthrough April 14th 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

TheInstrumentation & Controls (I&C)Engineer plays a key role supporting Technology Projects & Execution (TPE) Innovation Research & Development (R&D) and Specialty Sales Technology (SST) Product Development Projects at Richmond Technology Center (RTC). This includes leading the shaping of innovative Chevron Transformation Technology and Base Business projects that further Chevrons Enterprise strategy of delivering lower Carbon and higher returns.

This role upholds RTC Facilities Labs & Maintenance (FLM) teams mission to operate safely reliably predictably without incident producing confident results. This involves taking a lead role in working on project teams that involve collaborating with PhD Researcher Engineers Research Technologists Technicians Pipe & Machine Shop Instrument & Electrical Shop Discipline Enterprise Engineers and Innovation Leadership.

Further this role establishes priorities for project work develops instrumentation and controls engineering designs and drives projects through all 5 phases of the RTC Project Lifecycle. Project Managers areassigned R&D projects by the Team Leader of RTC Project Services.

A successful candidate must have an astute stakeholder management mindset that builds relationships at the forefront of solution delivery.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Specify purchase and support field instrumentation & controls installations of project items and activities.
• Markup and design Instrumentation and Control diagrams/loops/drawings according to Chevron Engineering Standards (CES).
• Design instrument loops including selection & sizing of flowmeters control valves and other field instrumentation.
• Design or customize PLC DCS including clear communication and close collaboration with electrical engineer and instrument technicians.
• Troubleshoot Instrumentations and Control problems & issues develop alternatives propose & implement solutions forlong-term reliability.
• Respond to technical inquiries make recommendations improve design tools develop design proceduresand provide training and support to the I&E Shop.
• Proactively drive activities that manage capital and expense projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering(Electrical Computer Electrical Electronics preferred)
• Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of field instrumentation & control systems including sensors transmitters analyzers final controlelements process control systems communication protocols and wiring methods.
• Experience designing instrument loops including selection & sizing of flowmeters control valves and other field instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneouslywork on day-to-day operations support and long-term projects including alternating between project management and core I&C engineering responsibilities
• Proven ability to lead through influence and collaborate across disciplines to drive safe effective outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing PLC panel/cabinet layouts and instrumentation drawings utilizing AutoCAD including specification of bill of materials

• Fundamental knowledge of engineering project management including use of budgetary estimating & scheduling tools/applications to produce desired results in safety budget and schedule adherence

• Experience in the oil & gas industry or small-scale pilot R&D laboratory

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $120300 $ 206400. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their skills experience and qualifications.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes but is not limited to variable pay health care coverage retirement plan protection coverage time off and leave programs training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Regulatory notice:

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