Oil & Gas Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Job Title

Oil & Gas Instrumentation & Controls Engineer | Technical Due Diligence & Engineering Validation for Downstream Oil & Gas / Midstream / Pipelines

Company

ProSidian

Location

Remote (within USA - On-site meetings expected in Washington, DC / Nationwide)

Contract Type

Exempt 1099 Contract (No Overtime Pay)

Clearance

Standard Background Check (Contract Contingent)

About ProSidian

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. We specialize in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with public, private, defense, civilian government, and non-profit organizations to solve complex problems and enhance operations.

Job Overview

This role is aligned with the GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant. You will provide Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services, focusing on Technical Due Diligence & Engineering Validation for the Downstream Oil & Gas / Midstream / Pipelines sector. This position supports the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) through the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program, which provides debt financing for high-impact energy infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be crucial in risk management solutions and ensuring the technical and financial viability of these projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Engineering advisory support for technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities for the EDF Program.
• Specialize in instrumentation, control systems, automation, SIS, and operational monitoring.
• Review project documentation, evaluate technical and commercial interfaces, and identify risks and mitigations.
• Validate assumptions and support conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews.
• Prepare defensible work products including I&C drawings, control narratives, instrument indexes, loop checks, and automation readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to facilitate timely lender and DOE decision-making.
• Participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monitoring meetings, and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience. Demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
• Credentials (Preferred): PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or other discipline-specific credentials.

Required Skills

• Independent engineering review
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) style documentation discipline
• Technical due diligence and risk assessment
• Expertise in instrumentation, control systems, automation, SIS, and operational monitoring
• Data room review and information request tracking
• Report writing and Excel-based analysis
• Stakeholder coordination and clear presentation of findings

Required Competencies

• Technical judgment, independence, and objectivity
• Analytical rigor and attention to detail
• Defensible documentation and client service orientation
• Cross-functional collaboration and issue escalation
• Quality mindset and schedule discipline
• Ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications

Business Tools Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio.
• Ability to quickly learn other necessary tools.

ProSidian Global Competencies

• Personal Effectiveness
• Continuous Learning
• Leadership
• Client Service
• Business Management
• Business Development
• Technical Expertise
• Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)

Additional Information

• This role is part of the DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program, supporting large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects. The LPO provides debt financing and lifecycle oversight, evaluating projects from multiple perspectives.
• Independent Engineering (IE) advisory services are crucial for complex energy projects, mirroring practices used by commercial lenders and financial institutions.
• The work supports NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for energy infrastructure financing.
• Outputs must be independent, traceable, and suitable for lender review.
• Commitment to working with diverse, intelligent individuals to solve significant challenges.
• Curiosity and a willingness to question the status quo are valued.
• Humility and grace in success and failure are important.