Part of the MoOngy Group, AGAP2 operates across 14 European countries, providing engineering and industrial consulting services. Since 2018, AGAP2 Italy has been supporting clients nationwide in the following sectors: Energy, Oil & Gas, Steel, Hydrogen, Power Generation and Construction.

ABOUT THE ROLE – INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL/AUTOMATION DESIGN SPECIALIST

We are currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C;) / Automation Design Specialist to join our Engineering Division in a dynamic and challenging consultancy environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical execution and coordination of engineering projects, working closely with other discipline specialists and interfacing with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Depending on project requirements, the role may also involve supervising and coordinating the activities of a dedicated team, providing technical guidance and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks.

Reporting through the Division's organizational structure, the Senior Specialist will contribute to the full project lifecycle, from proposal development and engineering execution to final reporting, playing an active role in the Division's technical decision-making processes.

Work Location:

Fano/Genova (Italy) - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

- Engineering Design & Project Execution: Independently execute I&C; and Automation engineering activities throughout all project phases, from proposal preparation to final project reporting.
- Technical Design Development: Develop and coordinate the design of instrumentation, control, safety, Fire & Gas (F&G;), and telecommunications systems, including the preparation of technical specifications, instrument data sheets, layouts, and engineering lists.
- Technical Coordination: Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, clients, and vendors, acting as a technical representative of the Company and the I&C; Department.
- Design Review & Quality Assurance:



Review engineering documentation prepared by other team members, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, compliance with project requirements, and adherence to applicable international standards.
- Cost Estimation & Procurement Support: Prepare CAPEX estimates, perform technical bid evaluations, and support procurement activities and vendor selection processes.
- Vendor Coordination & Follow-up: Monitor vendor engineering activities, review technical documentation, and ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.
- Safety Engineering: Independently participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment workshops as the I&C; discipline specialist.
- Commissioning & Start-up: Provide technical support during commissioning and start-up activities, including troubleshooting and resolution of instrumentation, control, and automation-related issues.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members, coordinating assigned activities and promoting knowledge sharing and best engineering practices.
- Technical Development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, methodologies, and processes, while progressively developing into a technical focal point for specific areas of expertise.

Minimum Requirements:

- Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience gained within structured engineering environments, such as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies or engineering design consultancies.




- Proven experience in the design and development of instrumentation, control, safety, and automation systems for industrial projects.
- Good working knowledge of the main international standards and regulations applicable to instrumentation, functional safety, and Fire & Gas detection systems.
- Proficiency in commonly used instrumentation engineering software, particularly Instrucalc and SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
- Good command of Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C# and C++ will be considered an asset.

Languages
- Fluency in both Italian and English, written and spoken.
- Knowledge of French will be considered a plus.

Compensation and Employment Conditions The salary for this position ranges from €55.000 to €75.000.

The position falls under the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for Commerce and Tertiary Services, as applied by our company.

The final compensation package will be determined based on technical expertise, relevant professional experience and the outcomes of the selection process, according to objective and neutral criteria.

For candidates with exceptional qualifications, adjustments beyond the expected compensation range may be considered, subject to internal approval.

The world needs you

AGAP2 is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that all forms of diversity contribute to mutual enrichment and innovation.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual can bring unique value to our organization.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status.

Furthermore, we actively support the inclusion of candidates belonging to protected categories, in accordance with Articles 1 and 18 of Italian Law 68/99.

Personal data will be processed in compliance with the provisions of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).

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