Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

Location:

Baytown, TX

Schedule:

5/40
Type: W2 Contract (12 months, potential extension)
Benefits:
Dental, Health, Vision & 401(k)

* This position does not offer relocation assistance

We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with experience in industrial automation, PLC systems, and electrical design. This is primarily an office-based role supporting control system design, troubleshooting, and integration projects, with occasional site visits for commissioning and startup support.

• Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Design PLC panels, control enclosures, and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Produce and review electrical drawings, schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with HMI and automation teams to support system integration.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, loop checks, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing control and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, or electrical design.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong AutoCAD and electrical documentation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and safety logic.
• Background in industrial automation, manufacturing, process controls, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control valves, and electrical standards.
• Experience with system commissioning and startup activities.

• PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, National Instruments, or Automation Direct.
• Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text programming.
• Industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• AutoCAD and other industrial software tools.

A hands‑on controls and automation professional with experience in PLC systems, electrical design, and troubleshooting. Candidates with backgrounds in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation, Integration, or Electrical Design are encouraged to apply.