Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Jobot; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior controls engineer in the United States to design and implement control systems for custom-engineered industrial equipment. You will collaborate with project engineering, sales, operations, and field teams to drive projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in controls engineering, strong PLC skills across major platforms, and experience with electrical design, NEC/NFPA standards, and field troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience in OEM, custom-engineered equipment, or industrial environments.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and/or Modicon.
• Experience designing industrial control panels, electrical schematics, and instrumentation/control systems.
• Solid understanding of P&IDs, process controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and other applicable industrial electrical standards.
• Ability to support equipment commissioning and troubleshoot issues in the field.

Responsibilities

• Design controls and instrumentation for custom-engineered industrial systems.
• Collaborate with project engineering, sales, operations, panel shops, field teams, and customers.
• Own PLC/control solutions from initial concept through commissioning.
• Work with a variety of PLC, HMI, instrumentation, VFD, burner management, and process control technologies.
• Solve challenging field and application problems rather than repeatedly designing the same system.
• Identify design improvements and cost-saving opportunities that directly impact the business.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

P&IDs knowledge

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Field commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A bit about us:

We are part of a global environmental solutions organization that designs and delivers highly engineered systems for demanding industrial applications. Our technologies help manufacturers and industrial operators control emissions, improve process performance, meet regulatory requirements, and operate more safely and efficiently.

Our projects combine mechanical equipment, instrumentation, electrical controls, automation, and process engineering to solve complex, real-world challenges for customers across a variety of industrial markets.

Why join us?

In additional to a competitive salary, great benefits, 401k + match...

Job Details

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 per year

What You'll Do

• Design controls and instrumentation for custom-engineered industrial systems
• Work directly with Project Engineering, Sales, Operations, panel shops, field service teams, and customers
• Own PLC/control solutions from initial concept through commissioning
• Work with a variety of PLC, HMI, instrumentation, VFD, burner management, and process control technologies
• Solve challenging field and application problems rather than repeatedly designing the same system
• Identify design improvements and cost-saving opportunities that directly impact the business

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience within OEM, custom-engineered equipment, or industrial process environments
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and/or Modicon
• Experience designing industrial control panels, electrical schematics, and instrumentation/control systems
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, process controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and other applicable industrial electrical standards
• Ability to support equipment commissioning and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues in the field

Preferred Experience

• Burner management, combustion controls, or burner safety systems
• Knowledge of NFPA 86, including burner safeties and interlocks
• Honeywell 7800 / Siemens LMV5
• UL 508A experience; MTR qualification is a plus
• Safety PLC and/or HMI programming experience
• AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN experience

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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