Instrument & Controls Engineer

Pulse-39fddc75; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse-39fddc75 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – Lead to head I&C deliverables on multi‑discipline projects. You will estimate engineering effort, maintain schedules, and communicate with clients and project teams.

The role covers full‑scope I&C design from instrumentation to control systems, with field data collection, commissioning, and startup support. Hybrid or remote work options are available for suitable locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Legal right to live and work in the United States is required.
• Experience with process instrumentation in industrial settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C deliverables on multi‑discipline projects and manage schedules.
• Prepare P&ID drawings and instrument lists; specify control components for DCS/PLC systems.
• Develop instrument index, I/O list, panel list, and cable list; write installation details.
• Collaborate with process engineers and vendors on sizing and specifications of valves.
• Provide field data collection, commissioning support, and startup assistance.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

P&ID drafting

DCS/PLC specification

Field data collection

Valve sizing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Lead

Role Summary

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.

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