Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• Serve as Lead for I&C systems on medium to large, complex water and wastewater projects
• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems including PLC, SCADA, DCS, networking, data acquisition, trending, and alarm management systems
• Develop I&C designs using sketches, P&IDs, control narratives, architecture diagrams, schematics, and installation details
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, studies, specifications, drawings, and construction documents
• Develop process control descriptions for use by system integrators
• Prepare and review cost estimates and participate in value analysis
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, vendors, and owners
• Participate in client requirement meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution
• Develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, schedules, and design approach
• Oversee and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Conduct constructability reviews and quality assurance/quality control reviews on own and peer projects
• Review and approve contractor submittals and documentation
• Perform field reviews during construction and prepare construction review documentation
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities, providing direction to commissioning team
• Contribute I&C scopes, control narratives, and cost estimates for water and wastewater proposal
• Translate utility operational needs into practical SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation solutions
• Support client meetings and site assessments to identify control system modernization opportunities
• Develop proposal and marketing content highlighting automation strategy and lifecycle value

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• Approximately 7-10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Controls design for water and wastewater facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within a defined timeframe
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, and related standards)
• Experience developing P&IDs, specifications, control system architectures, and construction documents
• Ability to convey I&C requirements clearly to project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI configuration or programming preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and geographic location
• Employer-matched retirement savings program
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
• Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration
• Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance