Control System Engineer

Job Title:

Control System Engineer Job Description The Control System Engineer provides essential technical expertise and performs intermediate-complexity engineering work in support of commercial and industrial projects. Working under the guidance of a Discipline Lead or Area Lead Engineer, this role analyzes technical challenges, recommends practical solutions, and develops control system designs that comply with project scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and clients to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant control and instrumentation systems across all phases of engineering, procurement, and construction. Responsibilities Analyze technical problems of intermediate complexity and make independent recommendations for control system and instrumentation solutions that meet project requirements. Develop and review engineering specifications, design criteria, and control system architecture to ensure alignment with project objectives and applicable codes and standards. Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations, including control systems sizing for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells, and other instrumentation. Specify materials, equipment, and systems related to control and instrumentation, ensuring technical suitability and compliance with project and regulatory requirements. Coordinate technical issues and interfaces with other engineering disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle. Execute engineering work in compliance with the Project Quality Plan, internal procedures, and approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Establish, monitor, and report on key material quantities, providing analysis and forecasts to support project planning and control. Provide technical support for equipment and material procurement, including developing scopes of work, performing technical bid evaluations, and reviewing vendor submittals. Support construction administration activities by responding to construction requests for information and providing timely technical clarifications and guidance. Perform a broad range of instrumentation and control (I&C) design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, and digital control system design. Design and support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including both hardware and software applications. Configure and review DCS, PLC, and SIS designs developed by the design group, ensuring consistency with project requirements and industry best practices. Develop and review network configurations, including network switches, communication protocols, routing, and layout for control systems. Support and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development to ensure accurate representation of instrumentation and control functions. Develop and refine Human-Machine Interface (HMI) configurations and related control system interfaces. Apply Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) concepts to the design and specification of safety-related control functions. Prepare, review, and modify instrument and control systems design documents, including instrument datasheets, I/O wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument installation details. Create and maintain instrument indexes and datasheets, and generate reports using the Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) database. Develop control system narrative specifications of intermediate complexity that clearly describe system functions, operating philosophy, and control strategies. Develop basic control system logic diagrams and cause-and-effect diagrams to define control sequences and interlocks. Represent the control systems discipline in model reviews, providing input on layout, routing, and equipment placement to support constructability and operability. Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes, guidelines, and relevant Department of Energy orders where applicable. Utilize standard office software tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation software, to document and communicate engineering work effectively. Essential Skills Bachelor of Science degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field. Minimum of five (5) years of work-related experience in control systems, instrumentation, or closely related engineering disciplines. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, including relevant Department of Energy orders where applicable. Intermediate knowledge of discipline-specific codes, standards, and engineering practices relevant to control systems and instrumentation. Proven ability to perform engineering work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes, and guidelines. Demonstrated job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete control systems and instrumentation engineering tasks of intermediate complexity. Ability to communicate effectively with project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors in both written and verbal forms. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner to meet project deadlines. Intermediate computer and software skills, including proficiency with word processing, email, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation programs. Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with design and development of PLC, DCS, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications. Familiarity with digital control systems, process controls, and control system architectures in commercial or industrial environments. Experience with network configuration for control systems, including network switches, communication protocols, routing, and layout. Hands-on experience with P&ID development support and review to ensure accurate instrumentation and control representation. Practical experience with HMI configuration and integration into control system architectures. Knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) concepts and their application to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design and specification. Experience preparing and modifying instrument and control system design documents such as datasheets, I/O wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and installation details. Experience using Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) to create instrument indexes, datasheets, and reports. Ability to develop control system narrative specifications, logic diagrams, and cause-and-effect diagrams for systems of intermediate complexity. Experience participating in model reviews and representing the control systems discipline in multidisciplinary design sessions. Work Environment This role operates within a professional engineering environment that supports the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, and construction for commercial and industrial facilities. The Control System Engineer works closely with multidisciplinary teams and interfaces regularly with project management, vendors, and clients, requiring clear communication and collaboration. Work typically involves a combination of office-based engineering and design activities, use of standard office software tools, and interaction with specialized engineering design platforms such as Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI). The position emphasizes adherence to formal project quality plans, established procedures, and strict compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, standards, and guidelines. The work is time-sensitive and deadline-driven, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple technical tasks within defined project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Greenville, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.