Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

Jobot; Vallejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Full project lifecycle involvement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II for OEM pollution‑control equipment. This remote/hybrid role offers a path to impact industrial and municipal air‑pollution solutions through design, panel fabrication, inspection, field troubleshooting, and commissioning.

With a bachelor’s in EE and 10–15 years’ hands‑on experience, you’ll work with Siemens, Rockwell, GE, or Modicon platforms, and program PLCs and HMIs. Domestic and international travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 10–15 years of experience designing and implementing control systems for OEM equipment.
• Experience designing control panels using relay and PLC logic.
• Hands‑on experience writing PLC programs on Siemens, Rockwell, GE, or Modicon platforms.
• Experience with ladder logic or function block programming.
• Strong knowledge of industrial plant process control and monitoring.
• Ability to read P&IDs, control narratives, instrument lists, and electrical schematics.
• Experience producing single‑line diagrams, control‑panel layouts, and I/O lists.
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs/VSDs using pump and fan curves.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout custom instrumentation and control systems for OEM air‑pollution equipment.
• Select equipment and design instrumentation and control packages.
• Review P&IDs and project requirements with engineers.
• Develop I/O lists, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Create single‑line diagrams, panel layouts, and control‑panel schematics.
• Program PLCs using ladder logic or function blocks.
• Work with Siemens, Rockwell, GE, and Modicon platforms.
• Program or modify HMIs on target platforms.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

HMI programming

Control panels

VFDs/VSDs

Electrical schematics

Field troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

GE

Modicon

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II – OEM Pollution‑Control Equipment – Remote/Hybrid – Up to $150K

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Ahmad

A bit about us

Founded more than 45 years ago and based in American Canyon, California, we are a global provider of custom‑engineered air‑pollution control systems for industrial and municipal applications. We design and manufacture our systems in‑house from a 12,000-square‑foot facility, allowing our engineers to optimize equipment for each customer’s process and operating requirements. Our patented technology and custom solutions have been deployed across more than 1,000 installations involving wet scrubbers, wet electrostatic precipitators, gas‑conditioning equipment, gas‑cooling systems, and evaporative gas systems.

Why join us

• Remote/Hybrid Flexibility: Position is structured as a remote or hybrid opportunity
• Established Engineering Organization: More than 45 years of pollution‑control expertise
• Meaningful Technical Work: Design systems that help industrial and municipal customers meet environmental requirements
• Full Project Lifecycle: Participate in design, equipment selection, panel fabrication, inspection, field troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Custom-Engineered Products: Work on equipment designed around specific customer processes rather than repetitive, off-the-shelf systems
• Proven Technology: Join an organization with patented technology and more than 1,000 installations worldwide
• Technical Influence: Recommend design improvements, equipment alternatives, and cost‑saving opportunities

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and lay out custom instrumentation and control systems for industrial air‑pollution control equipment.
• Select equipment and design instrumentation and control packages.
• Review P&IDs, process-control narratives, instrument lists, and project requirements with project engineers.
• Develop I/O lists, equipment specifications, bid documents, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Design single-line diagrams, panel layouts, control‑panel schematics, and related electrical documentation.
• Design control panels using relay-based and PLC-based logic.
• Program PLCs using ladder logic or function block programming.
• Work with Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, and Modicon control platforms.
• Program or modify HMIs using Siemens, Rockwell, Pro‑face, and similar platforms.
• Specify and program VFDs and VSDs using pump and fan curves.
• Troubleshoot pumps, fans, control valves, instrumentation, drives, wiring, and associated PID control systems.
• Coordinate with control‑panel fabricators and approve revisions and as‑built drawings.
• Inspect completed equipment against project specifications.
• Identify and correct control‑panel wiring issues in the field without additional technical assistance.
• Modify PLC and HMI programs at customer sites and complete necessary control‑panel modifications.
• Support field service technicians by analyzing equipment problems and recommending solutions.
• Answer customer and sales‑representative questions regarding system design and performance.
• Support the sales team with equipment selection and technical input during the quotation process.
• Monitor project needs, schedules, costs, and quality issues while anticipating potential delays.
• Recommend design improvements and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support customers and assigned business lines.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience designing and implementing control systems for OEM equipment.
• Experience designing control panels using both relay and PLC control logic.
• Hands‑on experience writing PLC programs using Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, or Modicon platforms.
• Experience with ladder logic or function block programming.
• Strong knowledge of industrial plant process control and monitoring.
• Ability to read and review P&IDs, process‑control narratives, instrument lists, and electrical schematics.
• Experience producing single‑line diagrams, control‑panel layouts, schematics, I/O lists, and technical specifications.
• Experience specifying and troubleshooting VFDs or VSDs using pump and fan curves.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot wiring and make PLC, HMI, and panel modifications in the field.
• Strong technical‑writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Ability to work occasionally in industrial plants and construction environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.