Instrumentation and Controls Coordinator

Cupertino Electric; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Coordinator to oversee I&C planning, coordination, and implementation for water and wastewater facilities.

You will work with project teams, technicians, and electricians to ensure systems are designed, installed, calibrated, and tested to meet requirements. You will develop procedures, review designs, provide direction during installation, coordinate procurement, and train staff on operation and maintenance of control

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater facilities.
• Ability to create and maintain system documentation and procedures.
• Proven PLC programming and calibration skills; strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and implementation of I&C systems for projects.
• Provide technical direction to field teams during installation and testing.
• Review design and construction documents for I&C and create diagrams.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, and maintenance of I&C hardware/software.
• Develop training materials for operations and maintenance staff.

Skills

Exceptional communication

System documentation

Instrumentation and control

HMI systems

Data acquisition

PLC programming

LabVIEW

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related engineering

High School Diploma or GED (minimum)

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

GE Proficy

Rockwell RSLogix

Emerson Ovation

HMI hardware

MS Office

Job description

Posting Title: Instrumentation & Controls Coordinator

Reports To: Project Executive

Location: San Jose, California | 20-40% travel is required within the Bay Area

Salary Range: $135,000-$178,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements. The pay will vary based on market location and may change depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high‑profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always do the right thing.

THE COMMERCIAL TEAM

Our strong project management teams, dedicated in‑house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Instrumentation and Controls Coordinator plays a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities. This role involves working closely with project teams, technicians, and electricians to ensure that control systems are designed, installed, calibrated, and tested to meet project requirements. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day operations related to instrumentation and controls, ensuring that project timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols are adhered to.

• Develop, update, and maintain procedures for instrumentation and control system checkout, integrated system test, calibration, and operation.
• Provide technical direction to site teams in the installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of the respective systems.
• Review design and construction documents for I&C and create and maintain consolidated and fully coordinated block diagrams and interconnect diagrams for all projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, process system vendors, project managers, and technicians to ensure that control systems meet all functional, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update controls schematics related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical direction and support to field technicians and electricians during the installation and commissioning phases of the project.
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals for control systems & instruments, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate and manage the procurement, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation and control hardware/software.
• Ensure that all control systems are documented, and that training materials are developed for operations and maintenance staff.
• Provide ongoing support for system troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Visual and physical contact of test system hardware and installed test articles. Multiple workstation assignments (office, test facility, control room, laboratory, shops, etc.). Transportation of notebooks, drawings, forms, etc. required. Work is accomplished in an office, control room, and in and around project facilities. Some work areas are high in noise. Work assignments are usually during normal work hours, but overtime is frequently necessary to support meetings, test schedules, and test operations. Testing may occur any day or time of day, depending on the schedule and test requirements. Regular daily attendance to a CEI Office is required to maintain team effectiveness. Travel to the different project sites will be required.

ABOUT YOU

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in producing system documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including signal conditioning, data acquisition, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Familiarity with Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) systems, instrumentation calibration and testing, and specialized measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to identify, examine, and resolve complex issues related to instrumentation and controls.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable as the Controls Engineer will interface with Engineers and Technicians.
• Produce system documentation and procedures and train personnel.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater treatment testing and facility operations.
• Direct working knowledge of the following types of equipment:
  • PC computer operations (MS Windows XP, 7) and Macintosh OSX, MS Office.
  • Signal conditioning and data acquisition and processing hardware and programming (National Instruments LabVIEW).
  • Programmable logic controller hardware and programming (GE Proficy, Rockwell RSLogix, Emerson Ovation).
  • Human‑Machine (user) Interface hardware and design.
  • Test instrumentation (multimeter, oscilloscope, pressure/temperature/electrical calibrators).
  • Specialized measurement instrumentation (position, pressure, temperature, and flow transducers and switches).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical or related engineering discipline is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.