Instrumentation and Controls Engineer : 203233

HKA Enterprises; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Corvallis, OR is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to develop and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment and safety systems.

You will design P&IDs, loop drawings, panels, wiring diagrams, and SOOs, while coordinating with clients and team members to meet schedules and requirements. The role involves programming and system integration in advanced industrial facilities, with a hybrid work arrangement and site-based fieldwork.

Qualifications

• PE licensure is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least six years of instrumentation and control experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL508A standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.
• Develop and implement instrumentation control for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems.
• Provide in-process controls support in a manufacturing environment.
• Design facility control systems and SCADA projects.
• Design P&IDs, loop drawings, control panels, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Develop Sequences of Operation (SOO).
• Deliver technical and business presentations to clients and employees.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Forward thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Must have a Professional Engineer license (PE/PEng)

Job Summary

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer you will develop and implement instrumentation and control systems for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems. You will design facility control and SCADA projects, prepare P&IDs, loop drawings, control panels, wiring diagrams, and Sequences of Operation, and support controls in a manufacturing environment. The work covers advanced industrial and commercial facilities and includes programming and system-integration tasks. You will work with client owners and other team members to maintain schedules, design requirements, and integrated controls.

PAY: $52.88/hr - $76.92/hr DOE LOCATION: Corvallis, OR 97330 WORK TYPE: Hybrid SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in developing proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.
• Develop and implement instrumentation control for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems.
• Provide in-process controls support in a manufacturing environment.
• Design facility control systems and SCADA projects.
• Design P&IDs, loop drawings, control panels, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Develop Sequences of Operation (SOO).
• Deliver technical and business presentations to clients and employees.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least six years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL508A standards and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward-thinking approach, eagerness to learn, and willingness to contribute innovative ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead a small design team.
• Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of gas and life safety systems and standards.
• Development and programming ability for PLC, SCADA, and HMI devices.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across a variety of teams, including multidisciplinary teams.
• Industrial design experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, data centers, or similar settings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Navisworks.
• Passion for buildings, construction, and control systems.

Work Environment

This hybrid role includes site-based project work and field work in active sustaining construction environments. Preference is given to local candidates near Corvallis, OR; relocation may be provided to well-qualified candidates.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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