I&C Project Engineer

Veolia | Water Tech; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia | Water Tech in Garner, NC is seeking an I&C Project Engineer for an on-site, full-time role focused on water and wastewater projects. You will design control systems, specify instrumentation, prepare engineering documentation, and support planning, testing, and commissioning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will review P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control strategies, troubleshoot issues, support start-up and optimization, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and industrial protocols in process or utility environments preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and determine instrument and control loops.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies and design control systems for water and wastewater projects.
• Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics, and prepare technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, troubleshoot system issues, and support start-up and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Control Engineering

Process Control

Electrical Engineering

Reading P&IDs & wiring diagrams

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial communication protocols

Job description

Company Description

Veolia | Water Tech is part of Veolia, a global leader in environmental services focused on delivering high-performance and sustainable water technology solutions. The company develops advanced water treatment and process solutions that help protect, preserve, and reuse resources for businesses and communities worldwide. With operations across five continents and hundreds of thousands of team members, Veolia works closely with local partners to address environmental challenges through innovative technologies. Its integrated expertise in water, waste, and energy enables concrete solutions that improve public health, industrial competitiveness, and ecological resilience.

Role Description

The I&C Project Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Garner, NC, responsible for engineering and implementing instrumentation and control solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects. This role includes designing control systems, specifying instrumentation and electrical components, preparing engineering documentation, and supporting project planning and execution. The I&C Project Engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure systems are correctly installed, tested, and commissioned in alignment with project requirements and industry standards. Day-to-day activities involve developing control strategies, reviewing P&IDs and wiring diagrams, participating in design reviews, troubleshooting system issues, and supporting start-up and optimization of facilities. The role also requires adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines while maintaining clear communication with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Control Engineering and Control Systems Design for developing, integrating, and optimizing automation solutions.


• Candidates should possess skills in Process Control and Instrumentation for specifying, configuring, and calibrating field devices and implementing control strategies.


• Candidates should possess skills in Electrical Engineering for understanding power distribution, wiring, motor controls, and panel design related to I&C systems.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).


• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols in process or utility environments, ideally in water or wastewater treatment.


• Ability to read and develop engineering drawings (P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics) and prepare technical documentation and reports.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and clients.


• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in industrial control and instrumentation.