Automation Engineer

The Instruments & Controls Engineer will design, implement, and support instrumentation and control systems for industrial and process facilities. This role involves working closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure system reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate across disciplines.

• Design, program, and commission control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA) for industrial facilities.
• Develop and maintain instrument specifications, datasheets, and control system documentation.
• Perform system troubleshooting, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to ensure system integration.
• Support project planning, design reviews, and field installation of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Conduct loop checks, FAT/SAT testing, and startup support for process control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards (ISA, NEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for system optimization, automation improvements, and cost savings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation and control system design, preferably in industrial or process facilities.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMI programming, and field instrumentation.
• Familiarity with process control loops, instrumentation calibration, and system testing.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Smart Plant Instrumentation, or similar design software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; local Tampa candidates preferred.