Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

AFRY; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead I&C design on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering detailed drawings, narratives, and construction packages while supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of process instrumentation experience (Pulp & Paper preferred), PE registration or ability to obtain, and strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid or remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• PE registration preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 10 years of process instrumentation experience in Pulp & Paper; Oil & Gas or Chemical acceptable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C deliverables on multi-discipline projects.
• Estimate engineering effort and manage schedules.
• Interact with clients and project teams.
• Develop P&ID inputs and specify DCS/PLC components.
• Specify instrumentation for flow, pressure, temp, level, analytics.
• Coordinate with piping design for valve installation.
• Develop Loop Diagrams, Junction Box Wiring, Instrument Index, I/O List.
• Prepare Instrument Installation Details and Plan Drawings.
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, startup.
• Travel up to 10-15% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Team Player

Work Ethic

Cooperation Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Desire to Learn

Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineering registration (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world‑class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best‑in‑class management and technical consulting, multi‑disciplinary engineering design, on‑site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future‑driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.

Job Description

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%.
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America.

Additional Information

AInstrumentation and Controls Engineershould exhibit a high level of the following personal attributes:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Judgment
• Team Player
• Work Ethic
• Cooperation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptability
• Desire to Learn and Educate
• Willingness to Travel

AFRY USA offers you:

• Competitive performance‑oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.