Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer - HOU045Z
Company: Worley Consulting
Primary Location: USA-TX-Houston
Job: Instrumentation and Controls
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Management Level: Individual Contributor
Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025
Unposting Date: Oct 2, 2025
Reporting Manager Title: Senior Director, Digital Solutions
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Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer

TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team.
• Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, and nuclear industries.
• Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.
• Detailed design experience should include:
• Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation.
• Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/SIS systems.
• Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules.
• Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover.
• Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations.
• Systems Configuration experience a plus.
• Visualization Configuration experience a plus.
• Access Control System experience a plus.

PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this role is to drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions. The consultant will play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations.
This is a full-time hybrid position based in Houston, Texas.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated.
• Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery.
• Work with Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team.
• Project experience including coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical.
• Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client’s needs.
• Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.
• Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover.
• Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.
• Takes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction.
• Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.
• Lead role in work process improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Travel as required for various field programs.