Junior Instrumentation & Control Engineer- LATAM

Red Tree Engineering; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from professionals

International projects

Collaborative culture

Exposure to diverse projects

Flexible & hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Redtree Engineering invites applications for a Junior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to support design deliverables across industrial and energy projects. You will learn from senior engineers, contribute to datasheets, instrument lists, P&IDs, and control architectures while growing hands-on experience in automation.

This role offers mentorship, exposure to international projects under global standards, and a collaborative, hybrid work environment with competitive compensation based on

Qualifications

• Advanced student or graduate in Electronic, Automation, Instrumentation & Control, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in industrial, energy, oil & gas, chemical, or manufacturing projects (internships and early professional experience count).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proactive, service-oriented, and organized, with a strong interest in teamwork and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update instrument datasheets.
• Develop instrument lists, control signal lists, and I/O lists.
• Contribute to the development of P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control architectures.
• Support the selection and specification of field instruments.
• Collaborate on the design of PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Participate in technical reviews with clients and vendors.
• Perform technical follow-up of supplies and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Proactive

Education

Electronic/Automation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering (advanced student or graduate)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

IEC 61131

IEC 61850

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

Job description

About Redtree

Redtree Engineering, part of CSI’s global network, specializes in engineering, project management, and construction support services for power systems, industrial facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, and complex energy projects.

We are seeking a Junior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team and contribute to industrial, energy, and process projects. This role offers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced engineers, develop hands‑on technical skills, and build a career in automation and control systems.

Position Overview

As a Junior Instrumentation & Control Engineer, you will support the technical development and execution of instrumentation and control deliverables across industrial and energy projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to design documentation while progressively taking on greater technical responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update instrument datasheets.

• Develop instrument lists, control signal lists, and I/O lists.

• Contribute to the development of P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control architectures.

• Support the selection and specification of field instruments.

• Collaborate on the design of PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.

• Participate in technical reviews with clients and vendors.

• Perform technical follow-up of supplies and engineering documentation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced student or graduate in Electronic, Automation, Instrumentation & Control, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 0–3 years of experience in industrial, energy, oil & gas, chemical, or manufacturing projects (internships and early professional experience count).

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Proactive, service-oriented, and organized, with a strong interest in teamwork and learning new tools.

Preferred Qualifications

We highly value candidates with exposure to:

• Fundamentals of industrial instrumentation: pressure, temperature, flow, and level.

• Interpretation of P&IDs and electrical diagrams.

• Fundamentals of PLC, DCS, and SCADA.

• Industrial networks and communication protocols.

• Basic knowledge of IEC 61131, IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, or Ethernet/IP (desirable).

• AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office.

• Genuine interest in learning about complex projects and developing new technical competencies.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from leading professionals and access to modern engineering tools.

• Participation in international projects for top-tier clients under global standards.

• A collaborative culture within multidisciplinary teams that value innovation and technical excellence.

• Exposure to projects across power generation, industrial infrastructure, and process facilities.

• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities, depending on project requirements.

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications.

Join Our Team

If you are starting your career in instrumentation and control engineering and want to develop your technical skills on projects that shape the future of energy and industry, we would love to hear from you.