Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Our client, a global leader in bioethanol, biofuels, and biochemical process technologies, is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer ready to advance into a project engineering role. You will work alongside senior project engineers on capital projects for industrial process facilities worldwide. Salary Range: $110,000–$135,000 annually. Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience, technical expertise, industry background, and overall qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review instrumentation, control valve, control logic, HMI/graphic screen, and controls documentation.
• Create instrument specifications, datasheets, and equipment selections for new process plants.
• Read, develop, and modify P&IDs, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, and installation details.
• Size and specify control valves and primary flow elements.
• Lead instrumentation design activities and coordinate with multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Support FAT testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant start-up activities.
• Maintain internal and industry standards for instrumentation and control systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, or Instrumentation.
• Proficient knowledge of PLCs, DCS systems, industrial process controls, and process instrumentation.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, automation system start-up, and FAT testing.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems, and collaborate effectively.

Preferred Software:
Chemical or similar simulation software, Microsoft products, Bluebeam (or PDF equivalent for drawing markups), Fisher Specification Manager, Emerson sizing software. Travel:
Potential travel of up to three months per year could be expected, particularly in plant start-up years. Must be willing to travel to foreign countries and potentially be away for periods up to four weeks. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.