Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

JCW Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-owned engineering consultancy seeks an experienced professional to develop instrumentation and control systems for various projects in Austin, Texas. The role requires over 4 years of experience in instrumentation and controls or control systems engineering, as well as hands-on expertise with PLCs or DCS in industrial or utility settings. Applicants will collaborate with teams and interpret technical documentation while being a part of a strong and innovative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls or control systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and/or DCS systems in industrial or utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support instrumentation and control system designs across projects.
• Interpret technical documentation and support full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls engineering

PLC systems

DCS systems

Technical documentation interpretation

Collaboration

Job description

JCW Group is working with a long-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy that supports critical infrastructure across energy, water, industrial, and public sector projects. Known for its strong internal culture and long-term project delivery, the organization combines technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first environment. With decades of experience delivering complex engineering solutions, they continue to invest in innovation, automation, and resilient system design across North America and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support instrumentation and control system designs across industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects (including PLCs and DCS)
• Interpret technical documentation (P&IDs, I/O lists, specifications) and support full project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver design solutions, cost estimates, and technical documentation

Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls or control systems engineering
• Hands-on experience with PLC and/or DCS systems in industrial or utility environments

Apply here or contact [e-mail] for more information.