Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer to support energy-efficient building solutions.

You will consult on control systems, participate in field surveys, assist with equipment procurement, attend design meetings, and review existing documentation to ensure robust, integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years in consulting engineering, and PE registration.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.

Responsibilities

• Consult on control systems for building projects.
• Hands-on integration and field surveys of equipment.
• Assist with equipment procurement and attending design meetings.
• Review documentation of existing systems.

Skills

Communication

Field surveys

Hands-on integration

Client relationship

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

BSME or BSEE

PE license

Tools

PLC/DCS systems

Job description

As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineerin our Chapel Hill 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.

Here's why we need you:

In this role, responsibilities include consultation on control systems, hands‑on integration, assisting with equipment procurement, attending design meetings, performing field surveys and reviewing documentation of existing systems.

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineers:

• BSME or BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry
• Experience with communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Experience in consulting engineering in utility plant design
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
• Detailed, hands‑on knowledge of PLC or DCS control systems.
• Experience with industrial networks and 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.