Instrument & Controls Engineer

Pulsejobs; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs in Wisconsin seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Lead to act as discipline lead on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering I&C design, P&ID input, control valve specifications, loop diagrams, and installation details. You will estimate engineering effort, manage schedules, and communicate with clients.

The role supports field data collection, commissioning, startup, and may be hybrid/remote if office location is far.

Qualifications

• Requires legal right to live and work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering registration preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with process instrumentation in relevant industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead on multi-discipline projects for I&C deliverables and scheduling.
• Prepare P&ID input and control system specifications.
• Specify control components for DCS/PLC and instrumentation.
• Develop loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrument lists.
• Support field data collection, commissioning, and startup.
• Provide field support during construction and startup.
• Coordinate with piping and design teams for proper installation.

Skills

Legal right to work in US

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Lead

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the discipline lead on multi‑disciplinary projects, responsible for all I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, maintaining schedules, and communicating effectively with clients and project team. The role includes full‑scope I&C design from specifying instrumentation, control systems, and safety controls to producing detailed drawings, lists, narratives, and construction packages while also supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.

Role Summary

Responsibilities:

• Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects responsible for I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, meeting project schedule, and communication with clients and project team.

• Participate in studies preparing cost estimates for instrumentation and control systems.

• Provide input into Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).

• Specify control system components for DCS and PLC systems.

• Specify various types of instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical measurement.

• Collaborate with process engineers and vendors to size and specify control valves.

• Work with design staff to generate Loop Diagrams and Junction Box Wiring Diagrams.

• Develop project lists including Instrument Index, I/O List, Panel List, and Cable List.

• Prepare Instrument Installation Details.

• Work with design staff to develop Plan Drawings to identify locations of control valves, instrumentation, control panels, junction boxes and cable trays.

• Coordinate with piping design team to ensure proper installation of control valves and in‑line instrumentation as well as compressed air distribution.

• Develop E-Stop safety control design utilizing safety relays and safety PLCs.

• Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages.

• Write Loop Control Narratives to be utilized for control system programming.

• Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use to include written scope of work.

• Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design.

• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.

• This position supports office‑based, hybrid (part‑time office/part‑time remote), or fully remote when office location is outside reasonable commuting distance.

Qualifications

• You must have a legal right to live and work in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.

• Preferred Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with process instrumentation in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred. Experience in Oil and Gas or Chemical Industry is also acceptable.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Self‑motivated and comfortable working in a team environment.

• Ability to travel to customer sites. Travel varies but may range from 10-15%.

Additional Information

A Instrumentation and Controls Engineer should exhibit a high level of the following personal attributes:

1. Leadership

2. Communication

3. Judgment

4. Team Player

5. Work Ethic

6. Cooperation Skills

7. Analytical Skills

8. Adaptability

9. Desire to Learn and Educate

10. Willingness to Travel