Lead Design & Application Engineer

INTECH Process Automation - Lead Design & Application Engineer

INTECH Process Automation is a renowned system integrator and automation solution provider for the oil & gas sector globally. Over a period of more than 20 years it has helped major Oil & Gas End Users to solve their most pressing issues of Instrumentation, Control & Electrical automation. INTECH’s broad automation solution product portfoli...

Lead Design & Application Engineer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience 8 - 10 years
• Location Rivers
• City Port Harcourt
• Job Field Engineering / Technical

Our Potential Opportunity

• INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking Lead Design & Application Engineer to join our dynamic team.
• This role is pivotal in advancing Process Automation Solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Renewable Energy.
• At INTECH, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects, leveraging expertise in Integrated Control Systems, SCADA Virtualization, Wellhead Automation, and Telecommunication to drive operational excellence and innovation.

What You’ll Lead And Deliver:

• Design, develop, and implement software applications for industrial automation systems including PCS, SIS, F&G, SCADA, CMS, PMS, Instrument Asset Management, electrical systems, and associated communication and computer-based systems.
• Analyze project specifications and control philosophies to identify system objects (PLC, HMI, instruments, loops) and define control logic, interlocks, alarms, timers, diagnostics, and sequence routines.
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA applications including graphics, animations, pop-ups, detailed faceplates, alarm banners, and operator interfaces.
• Develop and implement complex control strategies such as sequence logic, SFCs, cascade control, ratio control, split-range control, and advanced PID loops.
• Design and configure inter/intra-system communications and data exchange using industrial protocols and networks including serial, fieldbus, and Ethernet-based technologies.
• Design and implement data acquisition systems, historian configurations, and alarm management systems in accordance with approved alarm philosophies and operational requirements.
• Support industrial network architecture and cybersecurity implementation including access control, network segmentation, system hardening, and data integrity measures.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT/SAT procedures, system manuals, and related technical documents.
• Participate in factory and site activities including FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, system modifications, training, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, company procedures, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field

• 8–10 years of experience with strong technical skills in HIMA, Emerson DeltaV & GE Mark VI.

• Good understanding of industrial standards, instrumentation, and system functionality.

• Ability to interpret FRS, P&IDs, C&E diagrams, and other technical documents.

• Experience in FAT, testing, commissioning, along with strong MS Office and communication skills.

• Experience with system testing, FAT, and site work, including commissioning and startup.

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