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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

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An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

$108,305 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Experience:
Mid Level Salary:
$100,000 - $140,000 per year Job Details - This hands-on engineering position will design instrumentation, electrical controls, and automation systems for complex process-equipment packages. The engineer will support projects from the proposal and design stages through manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning. What You'll Do Review customer specifications, RFQs, and tenders to define instrumentation and control-system requirements. Establish control-system architecture and select PLCs, instrumentation, control hardware, and related components. Develop P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and 2D/3D AutoCAD general-arrangement drawings. Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, HMIs, sequence logic, and PID control loops. Prepare bills of materials, component specifications, technical descriptions, cost estimates, and project schedules. Apply hazardous-area classifications and applicable oil and gas codes and standards. Size and lay out instrument cables, junction boxes, conduit, cable trays, and package-mounted instrumentation. Prepare specifications for third-party control-system providers and review their deliverables. Support equipment assembly, calibration, loop checks, inspections, and factory acceptance testing. Provide startup and commissioning assistance at customer sites when needed. Support sales and applications teams with technical proposals and control-system requirements. Identify opportunities to standardize designs, improve engineering processes, and reduce costs. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field. Four or more years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience in manufacturing or engineered equipment. Experience designing instrumentation and controls for oil and gas process-equipment packages. Experience programming PLCs and HMIs and developing sequence logic and PID control loops. Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and logic diagrams. Working knowledge of API, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and IEC standards. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel. This position supports U.S. government programs; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.
A bit about us:
- We are a growing global manufacturer of engineered environmental and process-equipment solutions is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer. We serve demanding industrial markets, including oil and gas, power generation, renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and water treatment. This position supports U.S. government programs; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required. Why join us? - Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with up to a 4.5% company match, immediately vested Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance HSA contributions of $500 annually for individual coverage or $1,000 for family coverage 56 hours of paid sick and safe time annually Two weeks of 100% paid family leave Flexible PTO policy Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and additional voluntary benefits Benefits begin on the employee's date of hire #engineering #hmi #api #nec #nfpa #ieee #oil-and-gas #iec #plc-programming #instrument-and-controls-system-design #process-equipment-package #sequence-logic-decision #pid-loop-design-and-implemenation #tier1

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans