Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

FLSmidth; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

10 annual holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

FLSmidth in Utah seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to provide expert judgment for the design, development and implementation of electrical and instrumentation systems for mineral processing projects.

You will develop and review engineering documents, coordinate technical inputs to meet schedules, and lead a team through technical challenges while ensuring compliance with global standards. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on Electrical & Instrumentation experience in mining, including deliverables review (Instrument Lists, IO Lists, Cable Interconnection Drawings, etc).
• Expertise in DCS/PLC/SCADA from major vendors (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Emerson).
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and control valves.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review basic and detailed engineering documents for electrical control and instrumentation systems.
• Plan and coordinate technical inputs to meet project schedules with high quality.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
• Lead or mentor engineers and take technical ownership of projects.
• Coordinate with customers and consultants for drawings and document approvals.
• Review vendor documents to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Interact with panel designers to ensure compliant panel designs.
• Support installation and commissioning of C&I equipment in process industries.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

MS Office

Job description

Create a better future You will be a part of the leading brand in the mining industry and we want to be even better. We also know we can only drive success and excellence with competent, passionate and thriving employees. Joining a team working across 60+ countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect and collaborate with colleagues working on mineral processing projects all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer ensures technical expertise of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation aspects of product line engineering by providing expert judgement and analysis for the design, development and implementation of the electrical and instrumentation systems.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and review basic and detailed engineering documents for electrical control and instrumentation systems.
• Plan and coordinate technical inputs proactively to meet project schedules and deliverables with high quality.
• Apply strong knowledge of instrumentation standards across various applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, contributing to technical development in design and team capabilities within the work area.
• Undertake short-term travel to sites or customer locations for supervision and technical meetings.
• Independently coordinate with customers and consultants for drawing and document approvals.
• Prepare and review instrumentation specifications to meet project and contractual requirements.
• Review and approve electrical and instrumentation vendor documents to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Interact with panel designers to ensure compliant panel designs.
• Strive to achieve departmental and individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively collect, update, and monitor KPI data to ensure timeliness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement process enhancements.
• Enhance engineering efficiency through innovative contributions.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent 4-year degree) in electrical, electronic, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of proven, hands‑on Electrical & Instrumentation engineering experience in the mining industry, including preparation and review of deliverables such as Instrument Lists, IO Lists, Cable Interconnection Drawings, Control System Interlocking Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Instrument Hook‑Ups, Instrument Location Plans, JB Grouping, PLC Architecture Drawings, and Instrument Datasheets, as well as review of offers, electro‑mechanical documents, and vendor drawings for mining/mineral processing products/projects, particularly Filtration and Flotation.
• Demonstrated expertise in the selection, and implementation of industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) from major vendors (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Emerson).
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including process measurement devices (flow, level, pressure, temperature), analytical instruments, and control valves.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers and taking technical ownership of assigned projects.
• Expertise in reviewing P&ID drawings.
• Proficiency in creating Panel Layout and JB Layout drawings.
• Hands‑on experience supporting installation and commissioning of control and instrumentation (C&I) equipment in process industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Eplan, and other modern engineering tools.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards (NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, IEC, NEMA, CSA, and other relevant global standards).
• Preferred familiarity with FLSmidth products/equipment and various mining/minerals equipment, particularly Filtration and Flotation.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Proactive team player with commitment to team‑building activities and motivating colleagues.

What we offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program
• We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.