Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Red Tree Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Employer-sponsored benefits

Full project lifecycle exposure

Flexible, entrepreneurial team

Job summary

Redtree Engineering seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and develop control systems for distributed generation and district energy projects, including electric, steam, and cogeneration facilities. The role covers front-end design through commissioning, with mentorship from senior leads.

This is an opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain broad hands-on experience in control system design, instrumentation engineering, and field support, while working remotely across

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2–6 years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and automation system design principles.
• Experience with P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument data sheets, wiring diagrams, or control system documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC, DCS, SCADA, or industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support I&C engineering across project phases: front-end design to commissioning.
• Develop control system architecture, I/O lists, narratives, and diagrams for DCS/PLC systems.
• Prepare instrument data sheets, wiring diagrams, and installation details.
• Create wiring/loop diagrams and P&ID coordination with other disciplines.
• Assist with procurement support and vendor submittal reviews.
• Conduct site visits and data collection for new and existing facilities.

Skills

PLC/DCS/SCADA knowledge

Instrumentation design

P&IDs

Technical communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical) ABET-accredited

2–6 years instrumentation & controls experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Redtree

Redtree Engineering specializes in engineering, project management, and construction support services across mission-critical facilities, power systems, industrial projects, and complex infrastructure, with a particular strength in power plant and power generation design. Redtree offers 100% remote work for this role. As a growing engineering firm, we’ve built our team around flexibility from day one, giving engineers the ability to do serious, high-impact design work from anywhere in the U.S., without relocating or commuting to an office.

Position Summary

Redtree is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support the design and development of process, plant, and building control systems for distributed generation and district energy projects, including electric, steam, chilled water, hot water, and cogeneration facilities. This role supports I&C engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from front-end design through detailed design, procurement support, and commissioning, on both EPC and traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) projects.

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer early in their I&C career to build broad, hands-on experience across control system design, instrumentation engineering, and field support, under the guidance of senior discipline leads.

You Will…

• Support I&C engineering activities across project phases, including front-end design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning support.

• Assist with the development of control system architecture, I/O lists, control narratives, logic diagrams, and cause and effect diagrams for DCS and/or PLC systems.

• Support instrumentation design deliverables, including instrument lists, data sheets, specifications, installation details, and location plans.

• Support development of wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and interconnection drawings.

• Coordinate with process and mechanical engineering teams on the development of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Perform instrumentation engineering calculations and sizing, including control valves, flow measurement devices, and thermowells, under senior engineer review.

• Support selection of instrumentation for process variables such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical measurements.

• Support process safety activities, including Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies and design reviews.

• Assist with procurement support activities, including technical specifications, RFQ documentation, and vendor submittal review.

• Support field investigations, site visits, and data collection efforts for new and existing facilities.

• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to support an integrated design approach.

• Contribute to technical reports, studies, and documentation for internal and client use.

If You…

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Have 2-6 years of relevant Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience.

• Possess a working knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and automation system design principles.

• Have experience supporting or developing P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument data sheets, wiring diagrams, or control system documentation.

• Are familiar with PLC, DCS, SCADA, or industrial automation systems.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a technical problem-solving environment.

• Possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Are willing to travel to project and construction sites as needed (approximately 20%).

• Have or can obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

• Can work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Must be able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related degree, from an ABET-accredited program.

• 2-6 years of relevant design engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of instrumentation and control system design principles.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to work methodically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Willingness to travel to project/construction sites as needed (20% estimated).

• Experience developing or reviewing P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument data sheets.

What Redtree Offers

• 100% remote work , U.S.-based, with no relocation or office requirement.

• 100% employer-sponsored benefits.

• Direct exposure to the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction and commissioning, rather than a narrow phase or discipline silo.

• A growing, entrepreneurial engineering team partnering with industry-leading clients on mission-critical facilities, power systems, and complex infrastructure.

• Multiple openings across Mid to Senior levels, with the flexibility to match title and compensation to the selected candidate’s experience.

Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.