Automation & Instrumentation Engineer — Lead Projects

SSOE

Midland (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401K
PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a mid-level Instrumentation & Controls / Automation Engineer to join our Midland, MI or Toledo, OH area team. You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and control design efforts on diverse automation projects, coordinating with clients and project teams to meet budgets and schedules.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, DCS knowledge, and collaboration across disciplines. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a PE-eligible background, and strong communication

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering; licensure qualifies.
  • Electrical engineering preferred; PE or PE-tracked preferred.
  • 5+ years of related practical experience.
  • Knowledge of NEC is required.
  • MicroStation and AutoCAD experience.
  • PLC / HMI programming proficiency; DCS programming a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls design packages.
  • Support P&A development with cost estimates.
  • Develop and maintain instrument index.
  • Specify Process Instrumentation to meet process requirements.
  • Develop loop diagrams and instrument wiring drawings.
  • Create MCC One Lines and Electrical Control Schematics.
  • Develop and apply instrument installation details.
  • Design Control Panels with field wiring and raceways.
  • Define automation and PLC programming requirements.
  • Develop PLC / HMI programs to meet project needs.
  • Interface with client and project teams to coordinate design.
  • Conduct checks and ensure accuracy of drawings and specs.

Skills

PLC / HMI Programming
Electrical design
Strong communication skills
Self-starter
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (PE a plus)

Tools

MicroStation
AutoCAD

Job description

SSOE Group is seeking a mid-level Instrumentation & Controls / Automation Engineer to join our Midland, MI or Toledo, OH area team. You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and control design efforts on diverse automation projects, coordinating with clients and project teams to meet budgets and schedules.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, DCS knowledge, and collaboration across disciplines. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a PE-eligible background, and strong communication

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