Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Pasadena, California, seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to enhance energy-efficient building solutions. You will develop unique engineering designs and lead teams to meet client needs.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and experience in consulting engineering. You can expect a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

The estimated starting salary ranges from $90,000 to $120,000, reflecting the impact of your work in technology, healthcare, and environmental sectors.

Qualifications

• Five years in instrumentation and controls consulting or control system integration.
• Experience communicating with clients and partners.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and field surveys.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Conduct instrumentation and control system engineering design.
• Lead the discipline team in implementing solutions.

Skills

Consulting engineering

Control system integration

Energy engineering

Building Automation Systems

Strong communication skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

AtAffiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in our Los Angeles office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why we need you:

In this role, you will be responsible for the instrumentation and control system engineering design, including determining applicable codes and standards. You will develop innovative and unique engineering solutions that align with the project, client, and partner needs, leading the discipline team in implementing these solutions.

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
• Five years in the instrumentation and controls consulting engineering or control system integration industry.
• Experience communicating with clients, partners, and individuals at all levels within an organization.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Experience in consulting engineering, control system integration, energy engineering, or commissioning for healthcare facilities, data centers, heating/cooling plants, or research laboratories.
• Detailed, hands‑on knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with control system networks and common communication protocols.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, field survey, commissioning, and startup support.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.
• Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Position requires 30-35% domestic and international travel.

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $90,000 to $120,000If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.