Instrumentation & Controls; I&C Project Engineer

Position: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer
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About the role

Job Summary

Location:

Colton, California

The I&C Project Engineer is responsible for the design and execution of packaged control and power solutions from order kickoff through FAT and turnover. Typical scope includes control system design, MCCs, MV/LV VFDs, RVSSs, PLSs, RTUs, and field instrumentation. This role owns technical coordination, submittals, documentation, schedule/budget tracking for the I&C portion, and factory acceptance testing readiness and execution. The I&C Project Engineer is not responsible for installation, however, is responsible for customer engagement, witnessing FAT testing on location, etc.

Location:

Colton, California

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

* Travel:
Up to 25-40% based on project needs (regional and occasional out-of-state).

* Typical travel purposes:
Customer/site walks, design coordination meetings, pre-FAT reviews, customer witness FAT, inspections, interface meetings with the GC/EC/customer, troubleshooting, and post-shipment technical support meetings (non-installation).

* Duration:
Most trips 1-3 days; occasional trips up to 1 week for major FATs or multi-package projects.

* Schedule flexibility:
Ability to travel on short notice at times to support critical project milestones (e.g., customer witness FAT windows).

* Physical demands:
Ability to work in shop and industrial environments around large equipment; may require standing/walking for extended periods, and climbing ladders/stairs.

* Site conditions:
Exposure to industrial hazards (noise, dust, weather, moving equipment) while adhering to required PPE and site safety rules.

Scope of Supply (Typical)

* Control system design (instrumentation and control architecture, integration, and interfaces)

* MCC lineups and associated controls

* Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and controls (as applicable)

* Reduced Voltage Soft Starters (RVSS) and controls (as applicable)

* RTUs / PLC panels (as applicable to contract)

* Field instruments (specified instruments and accessories)

* Switchboards (SWBD) as part of package supply (startup/energization excluded)

Associated drawings, submittals, test documentation, owner trainings, and FAT execution

Core Responsibilities

1) Control System Design (Primary Technical Ownership)

* Develop the overall control system approach based on project requirements, including:

* Control architecture (RTU/PLC/remote I/O concepts where applicable)

* Communications and integration philosophy (protocols, network topology, addressing strategy)

* Power and control interface requirements between MCC/VFD/RVSS/RTU and instrumentation

* Produce and/or review design deliverables as required by the contract and internal standards:

* I/O lists, instrument lists, control narratives/cause & effect (when required)

* Loop diagrams, termination drawings, and interconnects

* Panel drawings (wiring diagrams, layouts, BOMs) and integration details

* Network diagrams and communications mappings (when applicable)

* Ensure designs are buildable, testable (FAT-ready), and aligned with customer standards and project constraints.

* Coordinate design reviews and address comments to closure prior to shop release.

2) Project Execution & Coordination (Delivery Ownership)

* Own the I&C/controls portion of project execution: deliverables, schedule, budget awareness, and quality.

* Review contract documents and customer standards; translate requirements into a deliverables list and execution plan.

* Coordinate across internal engineering, integration teams, procurement, QA, and project stakeholders.

* Manage submittal flow: compile, review, and submit vendor data; track comments; close out resubmittals.

* Provide clear status updates; maintain action-item logs, decision records, and interface registers.

* Manage change control for the I&C scope: document scope clarifications, deviations, and impacts.

3) Technical Deliverables & Compliance

* Verify compliance with applicable codes/standards and customer requirements, including NEC/NFPA 70, and UL 508A practices where applicable.

* Evaluate vendor compliance for supplied equipment and instrumentation; document exceptions and obtain approvals as required.

* Ensure labeling, documentation quality, and traceability meet project expectations.

4) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Leadership (Primary)

* Plan and lead FAT for supplied packages (MCC, VFD, RVSS, RTU, and integration with instrumentation as applicable):

* Define FAT scope, acceptance criteria, and "ready for test" gates

* Coordinate test equipment, test configurations, simulated signals, and comms checks (as applicable)

* Ensure safety controls are in place during testing (LOTO boundaries, barricades, PPE requirements)

* Facilitate customer witness testing; manage punch lists and retest requirements

* Produce complete FAT documentation: results,…