Instrumentation & Controls; I&C Project Engineer

Position: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer
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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
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* 3) Technical Deliverables & Compliance
*** Verify compliance with applicable…